Registered Nurse (RN)

Elwyn; Pawtucket (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Elwyn is seeking a passionate Registered Nurse (RN) for their facility in Pawtucket, RI. This role focuses on providing care for individuals with chronic mental illness, administering medication, and participating in treatment planning. The RN will work in a collaborative environment, ensuring high-quality care and support for consumers, with various benefits including paid time off and comprehensive health packages.

Benefits

Generous Paid Time Off

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Schedules

Career Advancement Opportunities

Qualifications

• Two years' experience providing clinical services to adults with mental illness preferred.
• Licensed by the state to practice nursing.
• Newly licensed candidates considered.

Responsibilities

• Administers medication and documents patient information.
• Conducts emergency assessments and treatment planning.
• Promotes wellness and supports self-advocacy for consumers.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Mental Health Support

Nursing Assessment

Education

Licensed Nurse

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

Overview

We offer $37/hour - Sign on Bonus with Great Benefits.

Schedule: Friday-Monday - Second Shift

RN for CSU - Pawtucket, RI

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. Apply today.

Job Description

Elwyn seeks a RN to assume responsibility for nursing care for young adult through geriatric consumers with chronic mental illness; provides generalized and specialized care; maintains appropriate records; functions as a member of interdisciplinary team and performs related work as required. Oversees the maintenance of medical records and compliance with state regulations and CARF. Exercises independent nursing judgment.

PRIMARY FUNCTION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Administers specified medication and takes vital signs as indicated and documents in consumer charts.

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.

Ensures medication administration is consistent with the regulations and policies of State specific medication guidelines.

Promotes wellness within the model by providing opportunities for physical activity, broad-based nutritional education, and the treating of nicotine addiction.

Provide staff and consumers with support in developing consumer's self advocacy skills regarding the effective use of medications.

Assists consumers in the management of chronic conditions such as mental illness, diabetes, asthma, heart disease, hypertension, etc.

Works directly in medical treatment relationship 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.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Qualified by an approved school of nursing program or baccalaureate of higher degree in nursing and licensed by the state, commonwealth, or territory to practice nursing.
• Two years' experience preferred providing direct clinical services to adults with mental illness is highly desired. Newly licensed candidates will be considered after comprehensive review of training, experience, and demonstrated competence.
• Medical experience is preferred

2025-1907

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.