Night Shift Registered Nurse — Patient Advocate

Lifespan; Newport (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Newport, RI seeks a registered nurse to advocate for patients, apply the nursing process, and collaborate with the health team to achieve optimal outcomes. The role emphasizes age-specific patient care and adherence to hospital policies.

Responsibilities include recognizing deviations, documenting interventions, and guiding support staff. Shift details include three 12-hour night shifts weekly (7:00 pm–7:30 am) with every other weekend and holiday rotations, under

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; associate's degree required; baccalaureate preferred.
• Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association) and knowledge of the Nurse Practice Act.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reports deviations from patient care and documents nursing interventions.
• Fosters patient and family participation in achieving optimum functioning and activities of daily living.
• Sets priorities in patient assignments and collaborates with health team to facilitate interventions.
• Maintains documentation per policy, participates in quality improvement and risk management.

Skills

RN licensure RI

BLS certification

Nurse Practice Act knowledge

Education

Associate's degree in nursing

Baccalaureate in nursing

Job description

Brown University Health in Newport, RI seeks a registered nurse to advocate for patients, apply the nursing process, and collaborate with the health team to achieve optimal outcomes. The role emphasizes age-specific patient care and adherence to hospital policies.

Responsibilities include recognizing deviations, documenting interventions, and guiding support staff. Shift details include three 12-hour night shifts weekly (7:00 pm–7:30 am) with every other weekend and holiday rotations, under