Licensed Nurse.NIABH

Elwyn; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision

Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay

Paid On-the-Job Training

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Advancement Opportunities

Flexible Schedules

Retirement Savings Plan

Job summary

Elwyn is seeking a Licensed Nurse (LN) to provide nursing care in a crisis stabilization unit for adults with chronic mental illness. You will work within an interdisciplinary team, supervising medical records and ensuring regulatory compliance, while exercising independent nursing judgment.

Responsibilities include administering medications, vital signs, referrals review, and active participation in treatment planning and supervision.

Qualifications

• LPN license required; RN preferred.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication with patients and team members.
• Ability to manage priorities and multitask.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and record vital signs in charts.
• Transport and accompany individuals to medical appointments.
• Handle medication transport and documentation per guidelines.
• Review referrals for medical issues and coordinate care.
• Provide nursing assessments and contribute to treatment planning.
• Participate in emergencies and determine inpatient referrals.
• Document treatment planning and progress in records.

Skills

Team collaboration

CPR certification

Fast-paced work

Attention to detail

Time management

Patient communication

Education

LPN

RN preferred

Job description

Overview

Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger.

Job Description

The Licensed Nurse (LN) assumes responsibility for nursing care to crisis stabilization unit program for young adults through geriatric individuals with chronic mental illness. Provides generalized and specialized care. Maintains appropriate records, functions as a member of an interdisciplinary team and performs related work as required. Oversee the maintenance of medical records and compliance with all state regulations and CARF. Exercises independent nursing judgment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Administers specified medication and takes vital signs as indicated and documents in consumer charts.
• Transports individuals to medical appointments.
• Transportation of prescribed medication as needed.
• Reviews referral packets and assesses referrals for medical issues.
• Provides nursing health evaluation information including assessment (if not provided), diagnosis, intervention and treatment planning information to other members of the mental health team.
• Conducts emergency consumer assessments and refers to inpatient treatment as indicated.
• Participates in treatment planning by: documenting use of clinical modality, completing assessment assignments within time requirements specified by procedures; scheduling/attending treatment planning meetings with staff and other individuals specified in procedures; utilizing assessment information, diagnostic results and staff participation in the development of treatment plans; and completing assessment, treatment plan and review documents following time and other technical specifications as indicated.
• Reviews consumer records to ensure that medical goals are being addressed and notes recommendations for change and new clinical approaches, as indicated.
• Ensures that all staff follows medication documentation as required by state specific medication guidelines.
• Works directly in medical treatment relationships with consumers, individually or in groups, in consultation with the Psychiatrist and other physicians as indicated. Observes consumers and reports reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
• Ensures that all staff follows medication documentation as required by state specific medication guidelines.
• Provides ongoing necessary medication training to all staff.
• Shows consideration and flexibility to support scheduled and emergent needs that occur within the system.
• Takes active part in formal supervision, at least once monthly.
• Participates in team meetings as required.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• LPN required, RN preferred
• Non-profit human service experience highly preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize multiple, often competing, priorities
• Demonstrated strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated strong time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate future needed changes or identify problem areas and take effective actions
• Must be able to perform CPR and crisis intervention using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication

Equal Opportunity Employer

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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