What are the responsibilities and job description for the ASU RN Team Lead (Full Time) position at Community Care Alliance?
Job Description
Job Description
ASU RN Team Lead – 35-hour (Full-Time)
- Sign on Bonus $5000
Location : ASU (Providence)
The Acute Stabilization Unit (ASU) is searching for enthusiastic team members who are looking to make a positive impact in the Rhode Island community! The ASU provides is a 16-bed, voluntary outpatient program for those clients needing detox, referral to next steps of SUD treatment, and / or medication stabilization.
The role of the RN Team Lead is to provide direct and group supervision, collaborate with medical and other lead team members, improve and implement policies, and, where needed, be backup for direct care of clients.
Roles and Responsibilities :
o Engage in screening and risk assessment processes to identify appropriate levels of care and crisis interventions.
o Assess and monitor the psychiatric and medical needs of clients referred to the BH Link.
o Provide assessment and crisis intervention to clients experiencing behavioral health issues.
o Administer medication per standing and / or prescriber orders.
o Complete documentation per ASU protocols.
o Coordinate admissions with referral sources and engage in nurse-to-nurse communications.
o Administer detoxification protocols, include the administration of CIWA and COW scales.
o Perform medication reconciliation reviews of medical record (MD order sheets match up with MAR).
o Coordinate service delivery with daytime and on-call psychiatric prescribers.
o Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams both within and outside of the BH Link program.
o Ordering medications from local pharmacies per program protocols.
o Follow all PPE and COVID-19 safety guidelines.
o Secure and maintain QMHP credentials within the first quarter of employment (provided free of charge by CCA).
Desired Skills :
Experience and Education :
Benefits
Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work / life.
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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