Registered Nurse- Youth & Family

REGISTERED NURSE

YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES

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.

General Summary:   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.

Essential Responsibilities: 

• 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.

Certifications, Licenses Requirements:

• 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.

Physical Demands

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, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary. Reasonable accommodation may be made to assist individuals with disabilities in meeting the expectations of the position.

EEO/VET/LGBTQ+ Employer

Benefits:

• 3 weeks’ vacation to start, increases to 4 weeks after 2 years of employment
• 10 sick days per year
• 1 Float Day
• Birthday off
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid lunch
• Low-deductible medical insurance plan
• Dental insurance as low as $0/month
• Vision Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance worth 2x your annual salary + Long Term Disability
• 401k with 2% company match
• Optional Aflac, additional life insurance, and pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonuses

All employees are considered benefit eligible if their schedule is 20 hours per week or more. Time-off balances are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Thrive believes in healthy work/life balance and a friendly/family working environment, whose values include Dignity, Respect, Teamwork and Professional Support and Development.

Reports To:

REGISTERED NURSE reports directly to Nurse Supervisor and will be supervised according to Thrive Behavioral Health Supervision Policy.