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Shaded band: the middle 50% of 71 posted nursing roles in Newport Beach, California rates. This role sits in the 50th percentile.
About the role
Pay for this role is about level with the Newport Beach, California median for nursing roles.
The Registered Nurse acts as a patient advocate by applying the nursing process, documenting interventions, and collaborating with the health team to achieve desired patient outcomes. They are responsible for assessing patient needs, initiating emergency interventions, and providing functional guidance to LPNs and CNAs.
SUMMARY: Turner 4-Med/Surg Unit
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.
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.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.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Rhode Island and possess an associate degree in nursing. A current BLS certification from the American Heart Association is required, along with the ability to perform physical tasks like lifting and prolonged standing.
associate degree
bachelor degree
Documentation
Leadership
Collaboration
Delegation
Clinical assessment
Nursing process
Infection control
Quality improvement
Risk management
Patient advocacy
BLS certification
Patient care planning
Nursing diagnosis
Emergency intervention
Posting details
Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$36 - $71/hr
Location
Newport Beach, California
Posted
Sep 2, 2026
Application
Employer website
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
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 elementsRepeated 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 to 7a every other holiay/we
Work
Shift:
Night
Daily
Hours: 12 hours
Driving
Required: No
Market context
California RN roles remain highly competitive
California continues to show steady demand for Registered Nurses across hospitals, outpatient settings, and long-term care, with licensed candidates often competing on experience, shift flexibility, and specialty fit. This role is competitive because the posted requirements emphasize an active RN license, current BLS, and an associate degree with a preferred baccalaureate degree; on this platform, those requirements and benefits are AI-summarized from the original job description to save you research time. Before applying, confirm your license status and BLS renewal date, and compare the role’s unit type and schedule against your current experience.
