Nurse CSU Evening Part Time $4,000 retention bonus

Care New England; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Providence Center, part of Care New England Health System, seeks a CSU Nurse (LPN/RN) to assess and support individuals in crisis stabilization. The role requires strong clinical assessment, medication administration and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The CSU Nurse engages with adults, adolescents, and children, providing co- ordinated care and support in a community setting; driving may be required in some assignments.

Qualifications

• LPN license required for the role; RN license preferred.
• BSN degree is required to practice as a CSU nurse.
• Experience with psychotropic medications and team-based care highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data to guide nursing care.
• Administer medications per orders and monitor labs.
• Support clients with daily living needs and home visits as needed.
• Collaborate with staff to provide comprehensive care.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with clients and the public.
• Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Skills

LPN license required

RN license preferred

Psychotropic meds knowledge

Team collaboration

Spanish language (preferred)

Driving eligible

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Providence Center helps adults, adolescents and children affected by psychiatric illnesses, emotional problems and addictions by providing treatment and supportive services within a community setting. The Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) Nurse assesses and evaluates client health care data collected through interviewing, observation, record review and team input.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze assessment data to formulate the basis of nursing care.
• Identify expected outcomes of care, individualized to the client, with the ultimate goal of improving client’s overall health status.
• Administer medications per prescriber’s orders and monitor lab results as indicated.
• Provide support to clients regarding daily living issues conducting home visits as necessary.
• Collaborate with the staff members in providing care to clients.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with clients, staff and the public.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

• Rhode Island/Nurse Licensure Compact Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) required; Registered Nurse preferred.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
• Knowledge and experience with psychotropic medication, and ability to work well with professionals from other disciplines in a team approach.
• Experience with addictions populations preferred.
• Experience with managed care populations and UR a plus.
• Bilingual Spanish preferred.
• Position may require driving. Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured auto.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

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.