Brown Medicine·Cranston, Rhode Island
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care and evaluates the effectiveness of care while collaborating with the healthcare team. They also participate in quality improvement activities and serve as a role model for new nurses.
Provides direct patient care.Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.Assesses and Provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.Identifies growth needs and Participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.BASIC KNOWLEDGE:Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.Exposed to patient care environment.Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.
$35.56-$59.99
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Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Work Type: every other weekend, every other holiday
Candidates must be licensed as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island and preferably hold a Baccalaureate in Nursing. They should demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care across the lifespan, considering aging processes and cultural patterns.
Market context
Rhode Island nursing jobs typically show steady demand, especially for RNs with medical-surgical or ambulatory experience and current state licensure. These roles are competitive because employers often prefer a BSN and wound care certifications, and this posting’s requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your Rhode Island RN license status and highlight any wound care or outpatient experience in your resume.