Compassionate RN: Day Shift | Patient Advocate

Brown Medicine; Newport; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to advocate for patients and apply the nursing process under supervision. The role emphasizes age-specific needs and adherence to Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act in daily care and documentation.

Responsibilities include reporting treatment responses, maintaining patient comfort, and coordinating with the health team to ensure safe, effective care and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, associate’s degree in nursing required, Baccalaureate in nursing preferred.
• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association).
• Understanding of the Nurse Practice Act of Rhode Island.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms.
• Reports patient’s responses to treatment and documents nursing interventions.
• Provides basic comfort and support; involves patient and family in achieving optimum functioning.

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to advocate for patients and apply the nursing process under supervision. The role emphasizes age-specific needs and adherence to Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act in daily care and documentation.

Responsibilities include reporting treatment responses, maintaining patient comfort, and coordinating with the health team to ensure safe, effective care and ongoing professional development.