Registered Psych Nurse PT Eves Float NEW RATES

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

Job summary

Care New England's Butler Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to provide direct patient care in psychiatric and mental health units, applying nursing knowledge in line with RI Nurse Practice Act and hospital policies.

You will participate in treatment planning, coordinate medical and nursing care, respond to emergencies, assist as a team member, administer medications with knowledge of effects and contraindications, and, when needed, assume the Charge Nurse role

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited nursing program.
• RN license in Rhode Island.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in treatment planning to coordinate management of medical and nursing care and discharge planning.
• Coordinates emergencies to ensure patient safety and proper care during crises.
• Acts as active team member supporting staff and completing unit responsibilities.
• Administers medications with knowledge of action, side effects, and contraindications.
• Assumes role of Charge Nurse for the shift.

Skills

Direct patient care

Team collaboration

Medication administration

Education

RN license (RI)

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Duties & 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.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• B.S.N preferred.
• Current RI nursing license.

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.