Nurse I

Job Summary

This position is eligible for a prorated $4,000 retention bonus.

The Providence Center Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) provides short-term care for patients experiencing an acute psychiatric and/or substance use crisis that could escalate to a point of requiring hospitalization. As an alternative to hospitalization or as a step-down for a transition between levels of care, the CSU's services focus on stabilizing clients and addresses their mental health and substance use needs.The CSU Nurse assesses and evaluates client health care data collected through interviewing, observation, record review and team input.


Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data in conjunction with prescriber and team to formulate the basis of nursing care. Identify expected outcomes of care, individualized to the client, with the ultimate goal of improving client's overall health status.
• Screen, triage and assess clients admitted to the Crisis Stabilization unit
• Perform psychiatric nursing in accordance with appropriate medical protocol.
• Implement the consumer plan of care.
• Administer medications as per doctor orders.
• Coordinate activities regarding consumer hospitalization.
• Collaborate with the staff members in providing care to consumers.
• Perform recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with consumers, staff and the public.
• Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences.
• Perform duties in accordance with departmental goals, objectives and standards.
• Serve on appropriate Center committees.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Rhode Island/Nurse Licensure Compact Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required; Registered Nurse preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
• Experience working with psychiatric and substance abuse disorder patients.
• Knowledge and experience with psychotropic medication, and ability to work well with professionals from other disciplines in a team approach.
• Experience with addictions populations preferred.
• Experience with managed care populations and UR a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Position may require driving. Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured auto.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.