BH Link RN PER DIEM

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BH Link RN PER DIEM

(Per Diem)

Location:

East Providence, RI

All staff must be vaccinated for COVID-19 prior to starting work, unless a certified medical exemption accommodation is granted. Proof of vaccination must be shown upon hire.

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 Lin • 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.

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NRI Community Service