Per Diem Psychiatric RN — Charge Nurse Lead

Butler; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Hospital in Providence, RI provides direct patient care based on the knowledge of ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Butler Hospital policies and procedures, and the RI Nurse Practice Act.

The role includes participating in treatment planning, coordinating psychiatric and medical emergencies, and acting as Charge Nurse during shifts while ensuring patient safety and adherence to hospital policies.

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

BSN preferred

Current RI nursing license

Job description

Butler Hospital in Providence, RI provides direct patient care based on the knowledge of ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Butler Hospital policies and procedures, and the RI Nurse Practice Act.

The role includes participating in treatment planning, coordinating psychiatric and medical emergencies, and acting as Charge Nurse during shifts while ensuring patient safety and adherence to hospital policies.