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 Lifespan�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.
