Job Description

Job Summary:

The Providence Center Nurse Educatorprovides training and preceptorship to nurses at The Providence Center (TPC). The Nurse Educator works in coordination with nursing leadership to ensure the delivery of an excellent standard of care, which promotes independence and dignity and positively enhances the lives of our consumers.

The Nurse Educator will act as a Nurse Planner for TPC, and assist the Director of Nursing and Clinical Training Manager in providing workshops and trainings that will provide CEUs to nurses.

This position may also act as FLOAT Nurse for programs throughout TPC in times of shortages or when re-allocation of resources is needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Acts as a resource nurse for new nursing staff and provides feedback and competency evaluation.

Trains and oversees the training of all new nursing staff at TPC. May be asked to assist with training of non-nursing clinical staff and training facilitation to direct care staff on an as needed basis.

Receives training in all TPC programs with nursing needs in order to provide support and ongoing training to existing staff and new nurses. These programs include Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU), Men’s/Women’s Road to Recovery (MRTR/WRTR), group homes, Integrated Care Teams (ICT) and Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams. Additional programs may be added as applicable.

Works in conjunction with area colleges and universities to facilitate clinical mental health rotations within TPC.

Oversees Student Nurse Interns when applicable.

Identifies nursing education needs through the Center and provides necessary training in conjunction with Director of Nursing (DON) and Clinical Training Manager.

Serves on the Clinical Nurse Ladder Committee.

Serves as Nurse Planner for TPC and works in conjunction with Care New England Primary Nurse Planner.

Collaborates with the DON on issue resolutions, projects to improve TPC workflow processes, and education and supervision to staff in response to incident reports.

Attends trainings, case presentations and conferences as necessary. Provides feedback to staff on the content of educational programs attended.

Completes assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluations, and re-evaluations of client status.

Prioritizes duties, treatment and follow-up.

May act as Float nurse in times of nursing shortage.

Works alongside TPC’s Clinical Training Manager to implement and facilitate training opportunities for clinical staff.

Works collaboratively alongside members of the TPC Senior Leadership Team when applicable.

May facilitate monthly Nurse Meeting with ACT 1 and ACT 2 nurses as well as quarterly meeting with residential nurses.

Treats clients with respect; promotes their dignity, accepts their values and lifestyles and maintains their confidentiality in accordance with Center policy and legal requirements.

Communicates clearly with clients, staff, team and leadership.

Other duties as assigned or needed.

REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required; Master of Science in Nursing preferred.

RI Registered Nurse licensure.

Minimum 3 to 5 Years of experience as a Registered Nurse

Meets all requirements for The Providence Center’s Clinical Ladder III designation or is actively working toward achieving them.

Must complete TPC’s Clinical Nurse IV designation within 1.5 years of appointment.

Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) certification or eligibility to obtain.

Must have valid driver's license, registration, current inspection and insured automobile. Position may require driving.

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, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

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