Registered Nurse, Eating Disorders

About this role

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely. About This Role We are seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate, direct patient care within our Eating Disorders Program , supporting patients whose relationship with food, eating, movement, and body image is a primary focus of treatment.

In this role, you will provide exemplary nursing care while remaining sensitive to the individual psychiatric, nutritional, and medical needs of each patient. You will work closely with Registered Dietitians, Primary Therapists, Group Therapists, Family Therapists, Psychiatry Providers, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team to support safe, coordinated, patient-centered care. What You’ll Do Medical Monitoring Complete nursing assessments and obtain relevant medical history Measure, monitor, and document vital signs and other clinical indicators Obtain and document patient weights in accordance with program protocols Monitor patients for signs of medical instability and promptly escalate concerns to providers and the interdisciplinary treatment team Monitor and communicate relevant laboratory results and other medical findings Collect specimens as ordered Support ongoing assessment of medical status in collaboration with Psychiatry Providers and Registered Dietitians Recognize how co-occurring OCD, trauma, anxiety, depression, and other psychiatric symptoms may present within eating-disorder treatment and communicate relevant observations to the treatment team Medication Management Administer medications safely and accurately Assist Psychiatry Providers with prescription refills Coordinate with insurance companies regarding medication prior authorizations Monitor and communicate medication-related concerns, side effects, and patient responses Maintain compliance with medication storage, handling, and administration policies Eating Disorder & Meal Support Provide direct nursing support during meals and snacks (as assigned) Support patients experiencing distress, anxiety, or other acute symptoms related to eating Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team regarding nutritional concerns, meal support, medical monitoring, and changes in patient status Assist with implementation of individualized treatment plans within scope of practice Support safe transitions between levels of care by communicating relevant medical and nursing information to the treatment team Patient & Family Support Provide therapeutic, compassionate communication to patients and families Provide education regarding medications, medical monitoring, and nursing-related aspects of treatment Participate in interdisciplinary communication regarding patient progress, concerns, and treatment needs<span data-ccp-props="{"335