Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Community Outpatient

GHI Gateway Healthcare, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Psychiatric RN for the Community Outpatient program at Gateway Healthcare in Charlestown, RI. This day shift, full-time role supports behavioral health care in a team-based outpatient setting with autonomy of practice and flexible scheduling within the work week.

Responsibilities include patient assessments, case management, EHR documentation in LifeChart, administering IM injections, medication reconciliation, coordination with group homes, and escalation of

Qualifications

• Rhode Island RN licensure required.
• ADN, BSN or diploma in nursing; Rhode Island license active.
• Must demonstrate behavioral health nursing competency.

Responsibilities

• Perform client assessments for behavioral health care and case management.
• Document in LifeChart; complete DAP notes and coordinate care.
• Safely prepare and administer IM injections.
• Reconcile orders/medications and package meds for group home.
• Admit client to group home from external hospitals.
• Deliver medications/re-payee checks.
• Escalate care when needed.
• Maintain knowledge to handle complex cases in behavioral health.
• Engage with Gateway Nursing Leadership and Risk management as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Client assessments

Case management

Nursing documentation

IM injections

Medication reconciliation

Escalation of care

Autonomy in practice

Education

ADN/BSN/Diploma

Tools

LifeChart

Job description

Introduction

This Psychiatric RN - Community Outpatient position is located at Gateway Healthcare in Charlestown, RI. This day shift position is full-time at 40 hours per week. Registered Nurse: Out-patient/Community Behavioral Health setting Serve a client base with lower clinical/medical acuity. Perform job duties within a team-based work environment. Autonomy of practice with opportunity for arranged/requested flexibility of schedule within the assigned work week. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The role of the behavioral health RN is challenging and changes on a continuum with client behavior(s). The following framework is needed for new and tenured nurses to safely transition into behavioral health nursing practice.

• Perform client assessments for behavioral health care and case management.
• Demonstrate skills for practicing as a nurse in the out-patient/community settings in relation to different modes of care within a given patient demographic: Adherence to Universal Precautions and Covid-19 precautions (donning/doffing PPE) as needed.
• Nursing physical/behavioral health assessments and required physiological, psychological, and psychosocial screenings.
• Documentation in the electronic health record, LifeChart: complete DAP Notes, medical database, care coordination (assessments and injections, etc.) Safely prepare and administer IM injections.
• Reconcile orders/medications, transcribe medication sheets, and safely pack medications in the group home environment.
• Admit client to group home environment from outside hospitals/care organizations.
• Deliver medications/re-payee checks to clients.
• Timely Escalation-of-Care/Concerns to appropriate parties.
• Demonstrate cognitive appropriateness to practice: RN's must know how and know when to perform tasks, manage complex cases and long-term conditions.
• Demonstrate (shows/does) development of practice and ability for self-reflection and evaluation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of when to consult with Gateway Nursing Leadership and Risk management (Escalate Care).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

EDUCATION

ADN, BSN, or Diploma in Nursing are required. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Rhode Island.

EXPERIENCE

Must demonstrate that knowledge has been acquired along with the clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health with consideration of the aging process, stages of human development, and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process. Maintains clinical competency to understand processes and identify barriers to improve quality of patient care and healthcare/workplace care environment. Demonstrate ability to provide quality nursing services with a commitment to continuous quality improvement. Develop and maintain expertise in the field to address questions and provide strategic direction for quality and safety. Obtain certification in a behavioral health specialty within two years of hire.

Pay Range: $35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location: Gateway Healthcare Inc. - 101 Bacon Street Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Work Type: Monday - Friday, business hours, rotating on call

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: Yes

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation's first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state's largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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