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An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse for their Crisis Stabilization Unit. This role involves providing crucial short-term care for patients facing acute psychiatric or substance use crises. The ideal candidate will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to assess patient needs, administer medications, and develop tailored treatment plans. With a focus on stabilizing clients and enhancing their overall health, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in mental health care. Join a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth while contributing to the well-being of the community.
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Job Summary:
The Providence Center Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU) provides short-term care for patients experiencing an acute psychiatric and/or substance use crisis that could escalate to requiring hospitalization. As an alternative to hospitalization or as a step-down for a transition between levels of care, the CSU’s services focus on stabilizing clients and addressing their mental health and substance use needs.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Providence Center CSU Evening Nurse will conduct follow-up assessments and evaluate client health care data collected through interviewing, observation, record review, and team input.
Analyze assessment data in conjunction with prescribers and the team to formulate the basis of nursing care. Identify expected outcomes of care, individualized to the client, with the ultimate goal of improving the client’s overall health status.
Administer medications per prescriber’s orders and monitor lab results as indicated.
Collaborate with staff members in providing care to clients.
Maintain cooperative relationships with clients, staff, and the public.
Complete daily activity logs.
Complete initial assessment forms.
Complete progress notes with appropriate format.
Develop and implement a clear, specific, behaviorally oriented treatment plan with ongoing consumer and team input and with consumer signature.
Complete insurance documentation as required.
Complete required reports and evaluations.
Follow office procedures in a cooperative manner.
Initiate and process incident reports as per Center guidelines.
Adhere to Infection Control protocols.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
Rhode Island/Compact License Registered Nurse preferred.
Associates Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
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 preferred.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—including Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in important health discussions.
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.