Youth & Family Registered Nurse

REGISTERED NURSE

FULL TIME
-EXEMPT

Thrive Behavioral Health, the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, has been delivering mental health and substance use services since 1976. Thrive Behavioral Health understands the benefits of delivering high quality, low-cost care for Rhode Islanders. Thrive's unique programs and services are built on evidence based, person-centric care models. Our programs include:
Adult Mental Health, Youth and Family, Substance Use, Housing, Teen and Young Adult, Court Ordered, and Crisis Behavioral Health. With more than a dozen locations across Rhode Island and more than 300 employees, Thrive is continuing to grow and meet the needs of the community.

To provide skilled nursing services within a community based behavioral health center within a multidisciplinary team.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, First Shift, in office

Location:

Warwick, RI

Pay Range:
Starting at $80,000- depending on experience

Did you know... studies have shown that the number one reason a person chooses not to apply for a role is because they do not think they'll be hired if they don't meet 100% of the qualifications? Thrive understands that while certain criteria are requirements of the job, other skills can be taught to the right person. Please consider applying anyway.

• Complete and utilize comprehensive nursing assessments, plans, interventions and evaluations in direct client care.
• Monitor medication and administer injections with strict adherence to Thrive policy and procedure.
• Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; monitor medication regimen; assist in community networking and education.
• Consult/liaison with psychiatrist and/or medical doctors and other treatment staff;
• Provide referral consultation and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency and mental health.
• Provide mental health consultation, education and training to agency personnel.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of treatment plans and document services consistent with Thrive standards and/or insurance requirements.
• Collaborate with other providers, agencies and individuals in the client's network of care.
• Provide education and information in basic daily living skills, medications, and diagnoses.
• Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed.
• Coordinate services within Thrive as needed.
• Cross coverage of Youth and Family Nursing programs as needed.
• Assist with scheduling and transfer of services to outside providers as directed by medical staff.
• Participation in Nursing Team meetings and continuing education opportunities
• Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Complete clinical documentation and client records in accordance with Thrive standards and state and federal regulations.
• Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive's Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.
• Other duties as assigned

Education, Experience and

Competencies:

• Bachelor's Degree in the Nursing or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Minimum (2) years' experience in in a mental health setting working with clients with disabilities preferred.
• Experience or training in related state and federal assistance programs also preferred.
• Basic computer literacy skills are necessary.

• Rhode Island registered nursing license required.
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance which meets Rhode Island minimum standards required, or the ability to obtain necessary transportation in order to perform the responsibilities/tasks of the job.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects,…