Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN-PCNS)

THRIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC•Warwick, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide integrated, patient-centered care to individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs. The APRN for the Complex Care Team plays a key role in stabilizing acute concerns, reducing care fragmentation, and improving overall health outcomes.

Requirements

Excellent clinical and communication skills.
Non-hierarchical and flexible management style.
At least five (5) years of related community mental health experience.
Masters prepared nurse with American Nurse Credentialing Thrive Certification, State of RI APRN License, State of RI Controlled Substance Registration Number, and a Federal DEA Registration Number.

Nice To Haves

Preferred dual certification as a Psychiatric mental health NP and primary care specialty such as FNP, AGPCNP

Responsibilities

Prescribe and monitor appropriate medication and treatments to Thrive clientele in keeping with the Thrive’s policies and procedures and under the supervision of Thrive’s psychiatrist.
Provide integrated medical and psychiatric assessment, diagnosis and treatments for patients with complex, high risk health needs.
Monitor medical and psychiatric medications collaboratively, with careful consideration for interaction and comorbidities.
Partner with RN care managers, case managers and primary care providers to create and adjust comprehensive, patient-centered care plans.
Support care transitions (hospital to home, ED follow up) to reduce readmissions and improve outcomes.
Participate in case conferences and interdisciplinary team meetings.
Serve as consultant on medical/psychiatric issues to other members of clinical treatment teams.
Serve on Thrive committees such as Utilization Review and Quality Assurance, etc., as assigned.
Incorporate the Thrive’s mission and Guiding Principles in the performance of professional duties.
Serve as an educational resource to staff, clients, and the general public regarding medical issues and their integration in a clients behavioral health needs.
Willing to participate in home visits.
Attend all agency/department required training and meetings within the prescribed period.
Attend all Safety Training programs and be able to describe his/her responsibilities related to the general safety, department safety, and specific job-related hazards and responsibilities.
Embrace Thrive’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Mission Statement and Definitions.
Present a neat appearance in proper attire and identification as required by the position, department and agency policies and procedures.
Work the hours and/or shifts assigned, and begin and end on time.
Carry and enliven a positive Thrive image consistent with the Thrive’s Guiding Principles and professional code of ethics.

Benefits

Professional liability insurance
Health insurance with employee premium copay
Dental insurance with employee premium copay
Vision insurance with employee premium copay
401(k) with a 2% company match
Sick time – 10 paid sick days per year up to a max of 30 days
12 paid holidays
1 paid float day
Your birthday as a paid day off
Vacation time starting at 3 weeks of vacation - increasing to 4 weeks after 2 years
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance up to $300,000
Employer-paid Long Term Disability insurance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee paid pet insurance with payroll deduction