Behavioral Health Registered Nurse / Monday - Friday / 8am - 4:30pm / $ 44 / hr

　　Locations: Smithfield, Rhode Island

　　The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse,requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise.PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition tothe assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance usedisorders. The nurse demonstratesability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner anddemonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination ofpatient care. The PMH RN works in avariety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families,and communities when applicable.

　　Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

　　Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting

　　Partners with individuals to achieve their recovery goals

　　Provides health promotion and maintenance

　　Conducts intake screening, evaluation, and triage

　　Provides case management

　　Teaches self-care activities

　　Administers and monitors psychobiological treatment regimens

　　Practices crisis intervention and stabilization

　　Engages in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention

　　Educates patients, families, and communities

　　Coordinates care within interdisciplinary teams

　　Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient’s condition

　　Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements

　　Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment

　　Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes inpsychiatric and medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursinginterventions

　　Has strong awareness and understanding of suicideprevention

　　Understands community resources and outpatient programs formental health and substance use disorders

　　Adheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at alltimes

　　Performs other duties as assigned/necessary

　　Minimum Requirements:

　　Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing

　　Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice

　　Participation and completion of Maxim's Competency programwhen applicable

　　Current CPR if applicable

　　TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable

　　Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)

　　Must meet all federal, state and local requirements

　　Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site

　　Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements

　　Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required

　　Computer proficiency required

　　Must be at least 18 years of age

　　Benefits

　　At Maxim Healthcare Staffing, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:

　　Competitive pay & weekly paychecks

　　Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

　　401(k) savings plan

　　Awards and recognition programs

　　*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

　　About Maxim Healthcare Staffing

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing has been making a difference in the lives of our patients, caregivers, and employees for more than 30 years. Our nationwide suite of services includes home healthcare, companion and behavioral care, healthcare staffing, and workforce solutions. Maxim's commitment to customer service, compassionate patient care, and filling critical staffing needs makes us a trusted partner wherever healthcare is needed.

　　Maxim Healthcare Staffing is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.