BH LINK Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

POSITION SUMMARY:

• Assess and monitor the psychiatric and medical needs of clients referred to the BH Link.
• Provide assessment and crisis intervention to clients experiencing behavioral health issues.
• Administer medication per standing and/or prescriber orders.
• Complete documentation per BH Link protocols.
• Coordinate admissions with referral sources.
• Administer detoxification protocols to include administration of CIWA and COW scales.
• Perform medication reconciliation reviews of medical record (MD order sheets match up with MAR).
• Coordinate service delivery with daytime and on-call psychiatric prescribers.
• Coordinate service delivery with MA clinicians and other BH Link team members.
• Ordering medications from local pharmacies per protocols
• Follow all PPE and COVID-19 safety guidelines.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED:

• RN required.
• Current license to practice in Rhode Island.
• Experience and interest in working with individuals who have psychiatric and/or substance abuse issues.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to assess medical and psychiatric needs of all clients admitted to the BH Link.
• 1-2 years experience working in a healthcare setting.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Prepare and administer medications per MD or standing orders.
• Completing Vital signs, CIWA and COW scales per protocols.
• Complete comprehensive SA, MH and physical safety assessment on all new admissions.
• Providing direct care services as needed.
• Administer detoxification protocols per standing orders.
• Provide for safe transport of BH Link clients to higher levels of care.

To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume.

About Us

Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges.

Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability.

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