Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Adhere to Universal Precautions and Covid-19 precautions (donning/doffing PPE) as needed.
• Nursing physical/behavioral health assessments and required physiological, psychological, and psychosocial screenings.
• Document 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: RN’s 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.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience: Must demonstrate that knowledge has been acquired along with the clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout Brown University Health with consideration of the aging process, stages of human development, and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.
• Maintain clinical competency to understand processes and identify barriers to improve quality of patient care and healthcare/workplace care environment.
• 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.