Registered Nurse ACT Engagement and Diversion Team $5000 retention bonus

The Providence Center ACT Engagement and Diversion Team is seeking a motivated Registered Nurse to assist in assessing and facilitating tasks for adults with co-occurring conditions, medical complexities, and unstable living arrangements. Experience with the chronically homeless and addiction populations is preferred.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Triage and assess assigned consumers.
• Assess and evaluate client health care data.
• Develop an individualized consumer plan of care.
• Perform integrated care according to medical protocols.
• Identify and achieve expected outcomes of care.
• Implement and evaluate the consumer plan of care.
• Support consumers with daily living issues and conduct home/community visits.
• Instruct consumers and families on disease processes, treatment plans, and medication effects.
• Monitor lab results and document accordingly.
• Coordinate medication changes with external providers and pharmacy.
• Follow up with clients post-hospital discharge.
• Complete medication reconciliations and communicate findings to the treatment team.
• Collaborate with the treatment team to provide comprehensive care.
• Perform recordkeeping and complete assessments.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with consumers, staff, and the public.
• Communicate with various local agencies and departments.
• Attend trainings, case presentations, and conferences.
• Contribute to departmental goals and objectives.
• Serve on relevant committees.
• Train new hires and student nurses.
• Occasionally share on-call responsibilities with other staff.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Bilingual skills preferred.
• Rhode Island Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact License required.
• Experience in Human Services or Outpatient settings preferred.
• Experience with psychiatric and substance use disorder patients is a plus.
• Driving may be required; valid driver’s license, registration, current inspection, and insurance are necessary.

This position is eligible for a $5,000 retention bonus. The Providence Center is part of Care New England Health System, a trusted organization committed to advancing medical research and providing exceptional healthcare services.