Inpatient Psychiatric RN — Night Charge Lead (36/72)

Butler; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in an inpatient psychiatric unit, guided by ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and the RI Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include participating in treatment planning, coordinating medical and nursing care and discharge planning, responding to psychiatric or medical emergencies, collaborating with the care team, administering medications, and serving as Charge Nurse on assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• Current RI nursing license.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in treatment planning to coordinate management of medical and nursing care and discharge planning of their patients.
• Coordinates Psychiatric and/or Medical emergencies in such a manner that assures that the individual in crisis is properly cared for and that all other patients are safe.
• Participates as an active team member by assisting other staff and accepting additional assignments to complete essential patient care and unit responsibilities.
• Administers medications with knowledge of action, mode of administration, side effects, and contraindications.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse for the shift.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Emergency coordination

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Job description

Butler Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care in an inpatient psychiatric unit, guided by ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing and the RI Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities include participating in treatment planning, coordinating medical and nursing care and discharge planning, responding to psychiatric or medical emergencies, collaborating with the care team, administering medications, and serving as Charge Nurse on assigned