Registered Nurse Childrens Behavioral Health (Full Time)

Registered Nurse - Children's Behavioral Health (Full Time) Location: Woonsocket, RI Sign-on Bonus $5000

POSITION SUMMARY

Assist individuals and families in the Children’s Behavioral Health Department to maintain adequate physical health, understand medical diagnoses affecting daily functioning, and support 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 various pharmacies and Drs to ensure medication is ordered, filled and dispensed appropriately. Engage medically compromised individuals to assist in coordination 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 RI minimum auto insurance requirements (including a 100/300 K rider).

WORKING CONDITIONS

Self‑starter who can attend to multiple tasks simultaneously, work with minimal supervision, and seek better methods to organize and 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

Generous vacation, sick time and holidays. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage. 403b with matching after six 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 and bilingual skills premium. On‑site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business‑related use of personal vehicle. Bilingual skills compensated!! Community Care Alliance is an affirmatively action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr Community Care Alliance