Nurse CSU Evening Part Time $4,000 retention bonus

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

Job Summary:

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.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The Providence Center CSU Evening Nurse will conduct follow up assessments and evaluate client health care data collected through interviewing, observation, record review and team input.

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.

Administer medications per prescriber's orders and monitor lab results as indicated.

Collaborate with the staff members in providing care to clients.

Maintain cooperative relationships with clients, staff and the public.

Complete daily activity logs.

Complete initial assessment forms.

Complete progress notes with appropriate format.

Develop and implement a clear, specific, behaviorally oriented treatment plan with ongoing consumer and team input and with consumer signature.

Complete insurance documentation as required.

Complete required reports and evaluations.

Follow required office procedures in a cooperative manner.

Initiate and process incident reports as per Center guidelines.

Adhere to Infection Control protocols.

Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Rhode Island/Nurse Licensure Compact Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required; Registered Nurse preferred.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

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 preferred.

Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Position may require driving. Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured auto.

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, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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.