Registered Nurse Children's Behavioral Health (Full Time)

Registered Nurse - Children's Behavioral Health (Full Time) Sign-on Bonus $5,000 Position Summary Assist individuals and families in the Children’s Behavioral Health Department to maintain adequate physical health and gain an understanding of medical diagnoses impacting daily functioning and mental health. The department delivers trauma‑informed, client/family‑centered, quality care to children and families. Job Duties / Expectations Administer injections to individuals on psychotropic medications. Coordinate with pharmacies and doctors to ensure medication is ordered, filled and dispensed appropriately. Engage medically compromised individuals to coordinate with medical providers and advocate for referrals to specialists or increased services (e.g., CNA/HHA). Meet with individuals, including parents of identified children, to provide psychoeducation on new and/or existing medical diagnoses. Manage hospital alert system and coordinate with hospitals/inpatient facilities regarding any inpatient medical admissions for medically compromised clients. Engage individuals in check‑ins post‑medical hospitalization. Assist high‑risk/medically compromised clients to medical appointments with specialists. Complete nursing assessments with medically compromised individuals. Facilitate various therapeutic and health‑focused groups. Review medical screening form for children’s behavioral health clients. Education and Training Required Bachelor’s degree in nursing. An associate’s degree in nursing with at least one year of experience working with individuals who have complex medical needs. At least one year of experience working with children, youth and families who have mental health, substance use or co‑occurring disorders. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Ability to work as a member of a multi‑disciplinary team. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation with proof of Rhode Island minimum requirements of auto insurance (including a 100/300 K Rider) to utilize your automobile for work purposes. Working Conditions Ability to be a self‑starter, attend to multiple tasks simultaneously, work with minimal supervision, and continually seek new/better methods to organize/complete work. Effectively accomplish duties by working with others, including team members, other CCA staff and/or outside agencies. Regularly available for work, reliable and on time for all appointments and meetings scheduled. Ability to move within the building to meet with clients, team members or access supplies to attend to client needs. Ability to transport clients and perform visits in the home and community. Demonstrates competency in clinical/technical or administrative skills, procedures, methods, and tools required to perform the job successfully. Benefits Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great work/life quality. Generous vacation, sick time and holidays. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage. 403b with matching after 6 months of employment. Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts. Agency‑paid group life insurance; long‑term disability. Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses. Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium. On‑site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business‑related use of your personal vehicle. To apply for this opening please visit our website and select “Careers” and then “Current Openings” to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume. Bilingual skills compensated! Bilingual skills premium. About Us Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self‑reliant, and better informed to meet their economic, social, and emotional challenges. Community Care Alliance is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin or disability. Military‑friendly Employer! Community Care Alliance is a Military‑friendly employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Care Alliance