Registered Nurse - North Kingstown, RI

North Kingstown, RI

Since 1852, Elwyn has helped people with autism, intellectual, developmental, and behavioral challenges lead meaningful lives. As an internationally recognized nonprofit human services organization, we have always been on the forefront of innovation.

Please join us to make a difference in the life quality of children, teens and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and related behavioral health challenges - and feel the resulting pride that will enrich your own life.

Providing an excellent benefits package is another way we know that Elwyn is truly a special place to work. We invest in your future while you help care for ours:

• 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

Elwyn Adult Behavioral Health Services is hiring a Registered Nurse to care for consumers with chronic mental illness.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

  
  
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  Reviews referral packets and assesses referrals for medical issues.

  
  
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  Provides nursing health evaluation information including assessment (if not provided), diagnosis, intervention and treatment planning information to other members of the mental health team.

  
  
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  Conducts emergency consumer assessments and refers to inpatient treatment as indicated.

  
  
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  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.

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

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

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

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

  
  
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  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 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