Nurse CCBHC ACT I Engagement and Diversion $5,000 retention bonus

The Providence Center ACT Engagement and Diversion Team is seeking a motivated, team-oriented Registered Nurse to support adults with co-occurring conditions, medical complexities, and unstable living arrangements. This position is eligible for a $5,000 retention bonus. Experience with chronically homeless populations and addictions, as well as within our new Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) capacity, is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial, annual, and ongoing nursing assessments, and update clients’ care plans.
• Identify expected outcomes of care, individualized to the client, with the goal of improving overall health.
• Provide services to assigned caseload of clients, ensuring service intensity meets program standards, including required in-person contacts in office- and community-based settings. Also provide services to other clients in need at Center programs.
• Triage clients and conduct comprehensive assessments, including health, psychiatric, substance use, housing, and safety needs.
• Identify, assess, and respond to crisis situations, providing appropriate risk management and crisis stabilization.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate individualized care plans, including goal setting with clients.
• Manage care transitions, including hospitalization coordination and post-discharge follow-up. Communicate changes or significant findings to the care team, including prescribers.
• Provide integrated care aligned with medical protocols and question care plans when safety and/or wellness is at risk.
• Document assessments, lab results, medication updates, and required records in accordance with agency standards.
• Administer medications, ensure accurate EMR documentation, and complete medication reconciliations. Implement prescribed medication regimens while following the six rights of medication administration.
• Educate clients and families on diagnoses, care plans, rehabilitation, and medication effects and/or side effects.
• Uphold infection prevention, patient safety, and regulatory standards; report and escalate concerns per agency policies.
• Attend team meetings and case reviews to share updates and collaboratively address client challenges.
• Conduct home visits, school meetings, and community outreach to support clients in their natural environments.
• Assist clients with daily activities and life skills through modeling and education to promote independence, including basic medical procedures, hygiene, medication management, and budgeting.
• Maintain accurate, detailed, and timely records of all client interactions and services provided, including clinical documentation.
• Ensure compliance with agency policies, ethical standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Transport clients safely to appointments and activities as needed.
• Foster cooperative relationships with staff, clients, and community partners.
• Attend trainings and case presentations, and complete professional development activities to maintain valid licensure.
• Participate in training and orientation of new staff and student nurses as needed.
• Serve on committees and participate in agency initiatives as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support client goals and program needs.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred (Diploma in Nursing acceptable); Field of Study: Nursing.
• Experience working with psychiatric/mental health patients and substance use treatment preferred.
• RI licensure required: Registered Nurse.
• Valid driver’s license, registration, current inspection sticker, and insured auto.
• Knowledge and understanding of individuals with mental health issues, their families, and family systems.
• Skilled in crisis assessment, risk management, and de-escalation.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and calm demeanor during emergencies.
• Basic math skills: ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, percent; and draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Knowledge of community resources.
• Proficiency in documentation and electronic record-keeping systems, including electronic medical records.
• Capable of working collaboratively with community partners and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills to convey information clearly and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to present information and respond to questions from managers, outside agencies, and the public.
• Ability to build rapport and establish trust with diverse individuals and community partners.
• Cultural competence and commitment to providing equitable and inclusive services.
• Highly motivated, independent, and self-directed.
• Ability to travel within the community with reliable transportation.
• Bilingual preferred. For positions designated as bilingual, proficiency in the required language is mandatory, and the language assessment must be passed within 30 days of starting the role.

About Us

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—is a trusted, integrated health care organization. CNE fuels advances in medical research, attracts top specialty-trained doctors, and delivers renowned services and innovative programs. It engages in critical discussions about health and end-of-life wishes, helping to transform the future of health care and serve as a leading voice in community health efforts.