Registered Nurse for our Health Lane Location

Job Details

Job Location:

Warwick, RI 02886

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 clinical mental health services, both psychotherapy, education and nursing services along with consultation to staff and community agencies.

Schedule:

Mon-Fri, First Shift

Location:

Warwick, RI

Salary:
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.

• Provide comprehensive nursing assessments in office or community.
• Utilize comprehensive nursing assessments, plans, interventions and evaluations in direct client care.
• Monitor medication and administer injections with strict adherence to Thrive’s policy and procedure. Adjust monthly medication log according to doctor’s medication orders.
• Monitor signs and symptoms of psychiatric functioning; monitor medication regimen; assist in community networking and education.
• Provide wellness services and ongoing short term case management and psychotherapy services to adult outpatients;
• Consult/liaison with psychiatrist and/or medical doctors and other treatment staff;
• Provide individual, couple, family or group counseling on issues of health and wellness;
• Provide crisis intervention.
• Provide referral consultation and education to the community regarding issues of chemical dependency and mental health.
• Provide wellness/preventive care and mental health consultation, education and training to agency personnel.
• Develop and implement recovery 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, training and modeling in basic daily living skills, social or parenting skills.
• Teach clients effective techniques for managing their medication as prescribed.
• Provide smoking cessation classes/support/education.
• Assist clients in developing and strengthening their support network to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Produce, complete, and maintain billing forms, logs, data collection forms, clinical documentation and client records in accordance with Thrive standards and state and federal regulations.
• Ensure clients have appropriate medical coverage at all time.
• Transport clients as needed.
• Adhere to Thrive’s Guiding Principles

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing
• 3 years’ experience in mental health setting required.
• At least 2 years of substance use disorder experience preferred.

• 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 accommodations 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…