CSU Nurse Per Diem

Care New England Health System; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Nurse Per Diem for their Crisis Stabilization Unit. This role involves providing essential short-term care to clients facing acute psychiatric and substance use crises. You will engage in thorough assessments, collaborate with a dynamic healthcare team, and administer medications to improve clients' health outcomes. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals during critical moments, all while working in a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• LPN license required; RN preferred with experience in mental health.
• Ability to assess client health and collaborate with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct follow-up assessments and evaluate client health care data.
• Administer medications and monitor lab results as needed.

Skills

Psychotropic Medication Knowledge

Team Collaboration

Client Health Assessment

Addiction Experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

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 addressing their mental health and substance use needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Providence Center Nurse Per Diem will conduct follow-up assessments and evaluate client health care data collected through interviewing, observation, record review, and team input.
2. Analyze assessment data in conjunction with Registered Nurse to formulate the basis of nursing care. Identify expected outcomes of care, individualized to the client, with the ultimate goal of improving the client’s overall health status.
3. Administer medications per prescriber’s orders and monitor lab results as indicated.
4. Collaborate with staff members in providing care to clients.
5. Maintain cooperative relationships with clients, staff, and the public.
6. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Rhode Island licensed LPN required or Registered Nurse preferred.
2. Knowledge and experience with psychotropic medication, and ability to work well with professionals from other disciplines in a team approach.
3. Experience with addictions populations preferred.
4. Experience with managed care populations.

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.