Registered Nurse
Newport Mental Health·Middletown, Rhode Island
Newport Mental Health·Middletown, Rhode Island
Provide professional, patient-centered psychiatric nursing care to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Responsibilities include conducting nursing assessments, administering medications, and coordinating care within a multidisciplinary team.
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, adults, and families. Our services vary from outreach, specialized programs, mental health, school-based therapy, substance use therapy, community-based therapy, and outpatient. 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.
You intentionally foster belonging, personal growth, and empowerment for all. You are 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 and strengthen therapeutic skills in a multidisciplinary setting. Main
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. Bachelors 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
Newport Mental Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Market context
Registered Nurse positions in Rhode Island are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who can work across varied patient needs. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Rhode Island or Nurse Licensure Compact license, nursing education, and CPR readiness, with a BSN preferred in many settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the original posting, then confirm your license status and CPR timeline before applying.
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