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Registered Nurse- Per Diem

Brown Medicine·Pawtucket, Rhode Island

$36 - $71/hr·Unknown·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Perform behavioral health assessments and case management for clients in an out-patient and community setting. Responsibilities include administering IM injections, managing medications in group homes, and collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams.

SUMMARY

Registered Nurse

Out-patient/Community Behavioral Health setting Serve a client base with lower clinical/medical acuity. Perform job duties within a team-based work environment. Autonomy of practice with opportunity for arranged/requested flexibility of schedule within the assigned work week. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Responsibilities

  • The role of the behavioral health RN is challenging and changes on a continuum with client behavior(s).
  • The following framework is needed for new and tenured nurses to safely transition into behavioral health nursing practice.
  • Perform client assessments for behavioral health care and case management.
  • Demonstrate skills for practicing as a nurse in the out-patient/community settings in relation to different modes of care within a given patient demographic: Adherence to Universal Precautions and Covid-19 precautions (donning/doffing PPE) as needed.
  • Nursing physical/behavioral health assessments and required physiological, psychological, and psychosocial screenings.
  • Documentation in the electronic health record, LifeChart: complete DAP Notes, medical database, care coordination (assessments injections, etc.) Safely prepare and administer IM injections.
  • Reconcile orders/medications, transcribe medication sheets, and safely pack medications in the group home environment.
  • Admit client to group home environment from outside hospitals/care organizations.
  • Deliver medications/re-payee checks to clients.
  • Timely Escalation-of-Care/Concerns to appropriate parties.
  • Demonstrate cognitive appropriateness to practice: RN’s must know how and know when to perform tasks, manage complex cases and long-term conditions.
  • Demonstrate (shows/does) development of practice and ability for self-reflection and evaluation.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of when to consult with Gateway Nursing Leadership and Risk management (Escalate Care) Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Orientation to nursing behavioral health practice is provided.
  • Orientation is outcome and competency based, allowing experienced behavioral health RNs, tenured and recent graduate RN’s who are new to the out-patient/community behavioral healthcare setting, meet the needs of developing an autonomous and safe practice.
  • This allows the RN to function the fullest extent of their licensure as defined by Brown University Health’s Gateway Healthcare and the Rhode Island State Board of Nursing, to meet the ever-changing needs of the clients Gateway Healthcare serves.
  • Gateway Nursing incorporates QSEN Competencies into practice: Patient centered care Teamwork and collaboration Evidence Based Practice (EBP) Quality Improvement (QI) Safety Informatics https://qsen.org/competencies/graduate-ksas/ The Registered Nurse will collaborate with multi-disciplinary team members in developing innovative programs to solidify relationships and associations that foster adoption and sustenance of innovations.

Minimum Qualifications

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. EDUCATION: ADN, BSN, or Diploma in Nursing are required. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Rhode Island. EXPERIENCE: Must demonstrate that knowledge has been acquired along with the clinical skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the Brown University Health with consideration of the aging process, stages of human development, and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process. Maintains clinical competency to understand processes and identify barriers to improve quality of patient care and healthcare/workplace care environment. Demonstrate ability to provide quality nursing services with a commitment to continuous quality improvement. Develop and maintain expertise in the field to address questions and provide strategic direction for quality and safety. Obtain certification in a behavioral health specialty within two years of hire. Pay Range: $35.70-$71.40 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

  • GHI-Pawtucket-658 Main Street - 658 Main St.
  • Pawtucket,
  • Rhode
  • Island 02860
  • Work
  • Type:
  • Per
  • Diem -
  • Shifts assigned as needed
  • Work
  • Shift:
  • Variable
  • Daily
  • Hours:
  • Per
  • Diem -
  • As required
  • Driving
  • Required: Yes

Requirements

Requires a valid Rhode Island RN license and a degree in nursing (ADN, BSN, or Diploma). Candidates must be able to obtain a behavioral health specialty certification within two years of hire.

  • associate degree
  • bachelor degree
  • professional certificate
  • Case Management
  • Electronic Health Records
  • Care Coordination
  • Quality Improvement
  • Client Assessment
  • Medication Reconciliation
  • IM Injections
  • Behavioral Health Nursing
  • Patient Centered Care
  • Evidence Based Practice
  • Psychosocial Screening
  • Safety Informatics

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$36 - $71/hr
Location
Pawtucket, Rhode Island
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Brown Medicine

Brown Medicine is a nonprofit primary care, specialty outpatient and sub-specialty medical group practice with over 200 physicians and multiple patient care locations across the state of Rhode Island. Brown Medicine is affiliated with Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical...

Salary listed on 713 jobs
IndustryMedical Practices
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Rhode Island nursing jobs typically show steady demand, especially for RNs with medical-surgical or ambulatory experience and current state licensure. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer a BSN and wound care certifications, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Rhode Island RN license status and highlight any wound care or outpatient experience in your resume.

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