Registered Nurse
Company: Gateway Healthcare
Location: Pawtucket
Posted on: May 4, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary:
Registered Nurse: Out-patient/Community Behavioral Health
settingServe 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. -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/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: RNs 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.
Orientation to nursing behavioral health practice is provided.
Orientation is outcome and competency based allowing experienced
behavioral health RNs tenured and recent graduate RNs who are new
to the out-patient/community behavioral healthcare setting meet the
needs of developing an autonomous and safe practice.
This allows the RN to function the fullest extent of their
licensure as defined by Lifespans Gateway Healthcare and the Rhode
Island State Board of Nursing to meet the ever-changing needs of
the clients Gateway Healthcare serves. -
Gateway Nursing incorporates QSEN Competencies into
practice:Patient centered careTeamwork and collaborationEvidence
Based Practice (EBP)Quality Improvement (QI)SafetyInformatics
Registered Nurse will collaborate with multi-disciplinary team
members in developing innovative programs to solidify relationships
and associations that foster adoption and sustenance of
innovations.
-Other information:
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 lifespan 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.
-Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race color religion sex national origin age
ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or
expression disability protected veteran or marital status. - -
Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. -Location: Gateway
Healthcare Inc. USA:RI:Pawtucket -Work Type: Part Time -Shift:
Shift 1 -Union: Non-Union
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