Job Summary: Provides direct patient care based on the knowledge of ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Butler Hospital policies and procedures, and the RI Nurse Practice Act.

Participates in treatment planning to coordinate management of medical and nursing care and discharge planning of their patients.

Coordinates Psychiatric and/or Medical emergencies in such a manner that assures that the individual in crisis is properly cared for and that all other patients are safe.

Participates as an active team member by assisting other staff and accepting additional assignments to complete essential patient care and unit responsibilities.

Administers medications with knowledge of action, mode of administration, side effects, and contraindications.

Assumes role of Charge Nurse for the shift.

Requirements: Education: Graduate of accredited school of nursing.

Training and Experience: Current RI nursing license.

Special Qualifications: B.S.N preferred.

Schedule: 36/72 Full Time Days L1

Lippitt 1 is a Senior Specialty Unit

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.