ED Crisis Unit Coordinator
Bridgeport Hospital
Bridgeport, Connecticut
ED Crisis Unit Coordinator
The ED Crisis Unit is designed to provide a safe environment to quickly and professionally assess psychiatric conditions, develop a rapid stabilization plan and then refer the patient to the most appropriate, least restrictive available level of care. The ED Crisis Unit is a 7-bed unit and will be opened 365 days a year, 24 hours daily.
The APRN Unit Coordinator provides and directs the delivery of psychiatric services in collaboration with Emergency Physicians and under the supervision of a delegated Psychiatrist. The APRN is an independently licensed clinician who is responsible and accountable for the research based knowledge, skills, and experience to assess, diagnose, treat, and provide case management for clients with psychiatric and chemical dependency problems. The APRN therapeutically intervenes in complicated mental health problems using psychotherapy, medication management, and other interventions. The APRN consults with other healthcare providers to influence the care of patients, affect change in systems, and enhance the ability of others to provide healthcare. The APRN functions as a clinical leader and as a resource and preceptor for other staff, in program development in guiding group decision-making, in implementing plans, and improving quality of care. The APRN will have both clinical and administrative responsibilities but the primary role will be patient care in the Crisis Unit.
Flexible scheduling - needs are 7 days a week 24/hr per day. The primary hours for the role will be Monday Friday 7AM 4 PM.
Must be licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse currently licensed in Connecticut. Must be licensed by the state of Connecticut as an APRN
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