Registered Nurse

Description Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders. NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient clinic. For more information visit our website: WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR Mission- Aligned: You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care. Ally: You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities. Solution Orientated: You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes. Time Management: You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines. WHAT WE OFFER Excellent Health and Dental Insurance. Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly. Minimum of 11 Holidays. Retirement program through Mutual of America. Additional supplemental insurance programs. Tuition reimbursement. Mileage reimbursement. Employer paid life insurance. Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts. WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES) We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide integrated, patient-centered care between the hours of 8 AM and 4:30 PM, with no weekends, holidays, or evenings. Nursing at NMH is team based. As such, NMH offers an excellent opportunity to learn and strengthen therapeutic skills in a multidisciplinary setting. Main Duties and Responsibilities Provide professional, patient-centered, psychiatric/mental health nursing to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Complete nursing assessments of client’s biosocial needs including MSE and assessment of risk profiles. Provide medication per MD/NP orders, including injections. Provide medication education based on client’s need and assessed level of readiness and level of understanding. Practice integrated health by coordinating with other healthcare professionals and medical facilities. Participate in professional interdisciplinary meetings. Maintain accurate patient medical records. Provide guidance and emotional support to patients and their family members. Actively engage in supervision of at least one-hour individual supervision per month and three hours of group supervision. The Team R.N. is responsible for reviewing and approving competencies of new staff for the supervised medication program. Requirements WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Rhode Island. Previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred, which may include inpatient, outpatient, community support, emergency services. Bachelor of Science Nursing (BSN) preferred. 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred. Excellent communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Positive attitude, detail oriented a must. Willingness to take an active role in professional growth and the supervision process. Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area. Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr