Charge Nurse

RI International is the leader in Peer-Powered Support to those in crisis for mental health and substance use.

Our Mission is to empower people to recover, succeed in accomplishing their goals, find meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and others.

Our Vision is to activate the next generation of frame-breaking healthcare innovation to support people beyond their behavioral health needs and succeed in the community where they live, work, and play.

Job Type

Full-Time: Non-Exempt

Shift

Rotating Schedule - Day or Night

Shift Hours

7:00pm - 7:30am or7:00am - 7:30pm

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Valid and current state-specific RN license.

Work Setting

Crisis

Salary/Hourly Wage

$40.00 - $44.00/hour

Our Position

The Charge Nurse position oversees the medical, psychiatric, substance abuse and nursing care of individuals served. The Charge Nurse position also oversees unit staff in clinical matters including Registered Nurses, Behavioral Health Technicians, Peer Support Specialists and Milieu Specialists.

Your Rewards

• Nine (9) company-paid Holidays (Full-Time Only)
• Paid-Time Off ; Accrued bi-weekly (Full-Time Only)
• Company-Paid group life insurance (Full-Time Only)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans start the 1st of the month following your start date (Full-Time Only)
• Retirement Plans with Company match including 401k and Roth
• Employee Assistance Programs (Full-Time Only)

Your Responsibilities

• Supervises the nursing services for designated shift including patient assignments and safety in the facility.
• Assists leadership with assuring that the delivery of nursing care meets licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
• Maintains medical and nursing supplies and equipment and monitors the safety and effectiveness of equipment.
• Ensures completion of designated assessments of all individuals brought to the facility, develops plans and recovery solutions in partnership with the individual.
• Provides treatment and makes dispositions and referrals in consultation with the team.
• Supervises and/or provides nursing treatment and monitoring.
• Administers medication as required by protocol.
• Supervises special diet requirements as needed.
• Initiates and/or ensures appropriate response to all medical emergencies in accordance with medical protocol and policy.
• Completes clinical documentation as required.
• Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
• Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all RI International policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Performs other related duties assigned.

Our Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• Valid and current state-specific RN license.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Effective listening skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
• We are a Second-Chance Employer
  • Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
  • Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
  • Must be able to pass education verification check.
  • Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

ADDENDUM - Arizona Education Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred Licensure Valid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement ADDENDUM - California Education Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred Licensure Valid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement ADDENDUM - Delaware Education Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred Licensure Valid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement ADDENDUM - North Carolina Education Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred Licensure Valid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement ADDENDUM - Washington Education Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred Licensure Valid and current state-specific RN license. Certification Misc. Requirement

RI International is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. RI International is a second chance employer and we consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request via the Accommodation request form.

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of your employment with RI International.

The wage range for this role considers the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for any applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At RI International, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.