Entry level novice nurse program for newly graduated nurses. This program is 4-6 months long after which the novice nurse moves to a permanent mentored psychiatric staff nurse position.
Job Summary:Provides direct patient care based on the knowledge of ANA Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, Butler Hospital policies and procedures, and the RI Nurse Practice Act. Participates in treatment planning to coordinate management of medical and nursing care and discharge planning of their patients Coordinates Psychiatric and/or Medical emergencies in such a manner that assures that the individual in crisis is properly cared for and that all other patients are safe. Participates as an active team member by assisting other staff and accepting additional assignments to complete essential patient care and unit responsibilities.
Requirements: Graduate of accredited school of nursing. Special Qualifications: B.S.N preferred. RN License
Schedule:36/72 Full Time w/ Benefits -Union Position
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 the nation’s 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.
Freqently Asked Questions
This residency hones foundational psychiatric nursing abilities, including crisis management, mental health assessment, and collaborative treatment planning, all tailored for new nurses stepping into psych care environments like Butler Hospital.
Expect a blend of hands-on patient care, coordination with multidisciplinary teams, and supervised learning sessions focused on psychiatric nursing standards, designed to build confidence over the 4-6 month residency period.
Graduates typically transition into permanent psychiatric staff nurse roles, with prospects for specialization in inpatient or outpatient mental health settings, advancing their clinical expertise and leadership within psychiatric nursing.
Care New England fosters a supportive, research-driven environment emphasizing ethical practice and teamwork, which enriches the residency experience by integrating evidence-based psychiatric care and professional growth opportunities.
Butler Hospital combines a respected psychiatric specialty focus with a comprehensive mentorship structure, enabling new nurses to gain in-depth mental health nursing skills within a well-established health system.
Entry-level psychiatric nurses in Smithfield typically earn between $60,000 and $70,000 annually, with residency programs often providing full-time benefits and a pathway to stable, well-compensated psychiatric nursing careers.
Smithfield’s mental health nursing demand remains steady, with increasing emphasis on residency programs to address shortages, offering new grads solid employment prospects amidst growing psychiatric care needs.
Holding an active RN license is essential, but additional certifications like Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMH-BC) can significantly boost job competitiveness within Rhode Island’s psychiatric nurse residency landscape.
This partnership provides residents with access to cutting-edge psychiatric protocols and comprehensive mentorship, ensuring a structured transition from academic learning to proficient clinical practice in mental health nursing.
Butler Hospital’s residency emphasizes a focused psychiatric care curriculum combined with direct patient management and crisis intervention, setting it apart as a premier program designed for intensive new grad skill development.
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