Operating Room RN — Compassionate, Collaborative Care

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

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Newport Hospital in Rhode Island. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, applying the nursing process, and coordinating care across services.

You will function within hospital policies and support patient and family participation in care plans. The position requires Rhode Island RN licensure, an associate degree in nursing (bachelor’s preferred), and current BLS certification.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reports deviations from patient or established norms.
• Reports patient responses to treatment and documents nursing interventions.
• Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs.
• Fosters patient and family participation in achieving optimum functioning.
• Plans for potential needs during emergency situations.
• Implements nursing interventions and evaluates based on patient outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge of contemporary nursing practice within Rhode Island laws.

Skills

Nursing

Patient advocacy

Clinical assessment

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor's degree in nursing

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for Newport Hospital in Rhode Island. The role emphasizes patient advocacy, applying the nursing process, and coordinating care across services.

You will function within hospital policies and support patient and family participation in care plans. The position requires Rhode Island RN licensure, an associate degree in nursing (bachelor’s preferred), and current BLS certification.