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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 30 posted nursing roles in Newport, Rhode Island rates. This role sits in the 75th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the Newport, Rhode Island median for nursing roles.
The Registered Nurse acts as a patient advocate by applying the nursing process, assessing patient needs, and implementing individualized care plans. They also collaborate with the healthcare team, document interventions, and provide functional guidance to support staff.
SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee), and within hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the professional registered nurse acts as a patient advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the patients. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.
In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:
Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate
Responsibilities
Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms.
Identifies deviations from established norms not related to chief patient’s complaints.
Reports patient’s responses to treatment(s), and documents nursing interventions.
Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs.
Fosters patient(s) and family participation in achieving optimum level of patient’s functioning and performing activities of daily living.
Sets priorities in individual patient’s assignments.
Seeks guidance and resources, when necessary, in management of patient care.
Identifies and assesses emergency situations.
Initiates appropriate response and intervention.
Plans for potential needs during emergency situations.
Defines nursing diagnosis and expected patient’s outcomes.
May modify nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes.
Documents on appropriate nursing assessment forms.
Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes.
Modifies plan or care, accordingly, including documentation.
The Registered Nurse maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act.
Attends training and retraining, as needed, to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and procedures.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Rhode Island and possess an associate degree in nursing, with a baccalaureate degree preferred. Current BLS certification and the ability to perform physical tasks such as lifting and standing are required.
associate degree
bachelor degree
Documentation
Delegation
Clinical assessment
Nursing process
Infection control
Quality improvement
Team collaboration
Patient support
Risk management
Patient advocacy
BLS certification
Care planning
Nursing diagnosis
Emergency intervention
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$36 - $71/hr
Location
Newport, Rhode Island
Posted
Aug 7, 2026
Application
Employer website
Utilizes established protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes.
Participates in quality improvement processes and risk management activities.
Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to facilitate patient care management.
Functions in a cooperative and productive manner in the work environment.
Integrates complete physical assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a comprehensive and individualized plan of care.
Follows all documentation guidelines per policy and procedure.
Maintains quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives.
Maintains safe environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
Demonstrates self-direction in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency.
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.
Provides functional guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required.
May assume shift charge responsibility on an assigned unit.
Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments.
Makes bed and patient assignments and assigns primary patients to staff.
Minimum qualifications
OTHER INFORMATION 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: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, associate’s degree in nursing required, Baccalaureate in nursing preferred.
Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association) Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses.
Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of 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 sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.
EXPERIENCE: Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment.
For specialty unit, general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty, is preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Prolonged standing and walking Exposure to all patient elements Repeated bending, squatting, lifting, and stooping SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None.
Pay Range: $35.70-$71.40 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.
Location
Newport
Hospital - 11
Friendship
Street
Newport,
Rhode
Island 02840
Work
Type: 7p-7a
Work
Shift:
Night
Daily
Hours: 12 hours
Driving
Required: No
Market context
Rhode Island RN roles stay consistently needed
Registered Nurse positions in Rhode Island are typically in steady demand across hospitals, clinics, and long-term care settings, especially for candidates who can work across varied patient needs. These roles are competitive because employers often look for an active Rhode Island or Nurse Licensure Compact license, nursing education, and CPR readiness, with a BSN preferred in many settings. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare the original posting, then confirm your license status and CPR timeline before applying.
