BH Link Registered Nurse (Full Time)

Community Care Alliance
life insurance, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 403(b), mileage reimbursement
United States, Rhode Island, East Providence
Jul 11, 2025
BH LINK Registered Nurse (Full Time) East Providence, RI. Sign on bonus $5000 Shift: Overnight POSITION SUMMARY: Engage in screening and risk assessment processes to identify appropriate levels of care and crisis interventions. Facilitate triage and safety assessment aligned with program policy and client-centered readiness. Assess and monitor the psychiatric and medical needs of clients seeking treatment. Perform medication administration, medication reconciliation and collaborate with prescribers and local pharmacy service, as indicated. Administer substance detoxification protocols utilizing CIWA and COWS assessment tools and facilitating initiation of protocol medication management. Coordinate service delivery with daytime and on-call psychiatric prescribers. Complete documentation per BH Link protocols. Coordinate admissions with referral sources and engage in interagency, interdisciplinary coordination of care. Participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and patient-centered advocacy. Facilitate infectious disease precautions per program policy. Facilitate community naloxone distribution and client education for emergency naloxone use. Provide emergency medical interventions, as needed. Activate and collaborate with local EMS. Secure and maintain QMHP credentials within the first quarter of employment (provided free of charge by CCA). Full time RN (required), Per Diem RN (Recommended). EDUCATION AND TRAINING REQUIRED: RI or Compact RN license required, unencumbered Associates, Bachelors or Masters of Science in Nursing 3+ years (preferred) 1+ years (considered) experience working in healthcare setting Experience and active interest in Psychiatric and Substance Treatment preferred though not required WORKING CONDITIONS: The BH Link provides an innovative 24/7 alternative to the emergency room for adults around RI who are in need of behavioral health crisis assessment and referral services. The role of the Registered Nurse is to perform screening, crisis-focused assessment, administer medication, and medically monitor clients of BH Link. The crisis triage treatment center is a walk-in facility with a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment. Nurses can expect a team approach located in a community setting. On-site parking is available. Benefits Community Care Alliance offers competitive salaries based on experience, skills and performance, a comprehensive benefits package, and great quality of work/life. Generous vacation, sick time and holidays. Comprehensive medical and dental coverage as well as voluntary vision and AFLAC supplemental coverage. 403b with matching after 6 months of employment. Flexible Spending (FSA) and Dependent Care (DCA) accounts. Agency-paid group life insurance; long-term disability. Tuition reimbursement and licensure/certification bonuses. Employee referral program as well as bilingual skills premium. On-site or nearby parking available at most buildings; mileage reimbursement for client and business related use of your personal vehicle. To apply for this opening please visit our website www.communitycareri.org and select "Careers" and then "Current Openings" to fill out an application and upload your cover letter and resume. About Us Community Care Alliance provides an array of services and supports that are linked together so people can access help for their unique situations. Our goal is to help all members of our community become healthier, more self-reliant and better informed to meet their economic, social and emotional challenges. Community Care Alliance is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, or disability. Military friendly employer!