Emergency Services - Registered Nurse

Community Care Alliance is now hiring a full-time Emergency Services (ES) masters-level registered nurse (RN). ES is an interdisciplinary team of skilled and experienced behavioral health professionals. They respondto a variety of client crises in office- and community-based settings. The ideal candidate will be adaptable, creative, and nimble in responding to crisis situations, and will maintain an anti-oppression, non-stigmatizing approach while working with high-acuity, complex clients. This is a Monday-Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm position, with opportunities for on-call and overtime hours available but never required. 

Essential qualifications:  

• Proven ability to assess and intervene with clients in crisis 

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of trauma-informed care practices 

• Comfort and familiarity working within larger systems (e.g., with clients, families, hospitals and other providers, law enforcement and first responders, and with other community partners)  

• Awareness of substance use disorders and detoxification protocols  

 Core functions: 

• Primary care and medical screening and coordination
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation 

• Multi-dimensional assessments utilizing evidence-based tools 

• Completing assessments in office, community, and nursing home settings

• Providing nursing care to clients in ambulatory detox level of care  

Education and licensing requirements: 

• Valid RN license, licensed to practice in Rhode Island

• Independent licensure strongly preferred  

• Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) preferred – or the candidate will receive free, in-house training to obtain this certification  

• Valid driver’s license required 

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.

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