Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

WHO WE ARE

Newport Mental Health (NMH) is a progressive high-energy organization that uses state of the art person-centered recovery approach to help individuals recover from mental illness and substance use disorders.

NMH extends its trauma informed evidence-based services to children, adolescents, families, and adults. Our services vary from outreach, specialized program, mental health, school based therapy, substance use therapy, community based therapy, and outpatient clinic.

For more information visit our website : www.newportmentalhealth.org

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Mission- Aligned : You are excited to be a part of Newport Mental Health’s mission to improve the lives of our clients living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality of care.

Ally : You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You’re a strong advocate for the BIPOC, LQBTQIA+, Woman, Veteran, and other underrepresented communities.

Solution Orientated : You are driven to think of different approaches to narrow the gap which leads to positive and effective changes.

Time Management : You are a conscious planner and a thoughtful decision maker who adheres to deadlines.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Excellent Health and Dental Insurance
• Vacation, Sick and Personal time accrued biweekly
• Minimum of 11 Holidays
• Retirement program through Mutual of America
• Additional supplemental insurance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employer paid life insurance
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and dependent care (DCA) spending accounts.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING (ESSENTIAL DUTIES)

We are seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide integrated, patient centered care between the hours of 8 AM and 430 PM, with no weekends, holidays, or evenings.

Nursing at NMH is team based. As such, NMH offers an excellent opportunity to learn / strengthen therapeutic skills in a multidisciplinary setting.

• Provide professional, patient-centered, psychiatric / mental health nursing to clients with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Complete nursing assessments of client’s bio social needs including MSE and assessment of risk profiles.
• Provide medication per MD / NP orders, including injections.
• Provide medication education based on client’s need and assessed level of readiness and level of understanding.
• Practice integrated health by coordinating with other healthcare professionals and medical facilities.
• Participate in professional interdisciplinary meetings.
• Maintain accurate patient medical records.
• Provide guidance and emotional support to patients and their family members.
• Actively engage in supervision of at least one-hour individual supervision per month and three hours of group supervision.
• The Team R.N. is responsible for reviewing and approving competencies of new staff for the supervised medication program.

WHAT WE EXPECT OF YOU

• Current licensure to practice professional nursing in the State of Rhode Island
• Previous psychiatric nursing experience preferred, which may include inpatient, outpatient, community support, emergency services
• Bachelor’s of Science Nursing (BSN) preferred
• 1-2 years of nursing experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude, detail orientated a must
• Willingness to take an active role in professional growth and the supervision process
• Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation to travel to our facilities throughout the area.

APPLY NOW

Submitting your application is a great way to learn more about Newport Mental Health. If you have questions about how your experience aligns with our job openings or know someone who would be a great candidate for our job openings please contact Human Resources :

Human Resources

Newport Mental Health

42 Valley Road

Middletown, RI 02842

Tel : 401-846-1213

Fax : 401-324-6251

We offer a competitive salary and generous benefit package in a supportive environment where mentorship and mission is critical to our work.

We value diversity and encourage candidates with bilingual and bicultural skills to apply. Our fast paced and impactful workplace provides an excellent environment to learn.

NMH is an Equal Opportunity Employer.