REGISTERED NURSE A

State of careers Rhode Island; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 78,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Direct deposit

Benefits information

Job summary

State of Rhode Island's Department of Human Services seeks a Registered Nurse A (UNAP - Local 5019 Nurses) to deliver professional nursing care in an inpatient facility, assess needs, plan, implement and evaluate care with the interdisciplinary team.

The position at the Rhode Island Veterans Home offers standard 40-hour weeks, first shift 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, and requires meeting pre-employment immunizations and RI nursing licensure. Repost, apply through official channels.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
• Must meet Rhode Island nursing registration requirements as required by law.
• Physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing in an in-patient facility or community service facility.
• Interview, assess and formulate nursing diagnoses and goals during intake.
• Interpret nursing and health care needs to the interdisciplinary team.
• Document interactions with clients according to agency policy.
• Apply the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Communicate health information to the interdisciplinary team.

Education

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

Job description

Department

Department of Human Services

Division

Healthcare Licensed Nurses

Salary

$78,140.00 - $137,102.00

Job Profile

JC-02882200-70 - Registered Nurse A (UNAP - Local 5019 Nurses)

Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours

1st Shift (8:00 AM - 4:00 PM); Days off to be determined.

Position is within the Rhode Island Veterans Home.

Standard 40.0 hours.

**Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at RIVH is the proof of immunity against:

• Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR),
• Varicella (Chickenpox),
• Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap),
• Hepatitis B titers,
• Tuberculin Skin Test (TST).

REPOSTED: PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY.

Job Requisition Number

JR104003 REGISTERED NURSE A (Open)

Pay Grade

C00920 A

Classification

Registered Nurse A

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: To provide professional nursing care to patients/clients; to develop and provide direct nursing care and treatment by assessing the patients’/clients’ needs, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: According to the model of service delivery, general duty assignments are received by a nursing superior; nursing supervision is provided by individuals of a higher classification within the same discipline; work is subject to review and evaluation for compliance with instructions, professional nursing standards and procedures.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: According to the model of service delivery, to supervise, monitor and evaluate the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, graduate, nurses, student nurses, attendants, mental health workers and auxiliary ward personnel.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:

• To provide professional nursing within an in-patient facility or community service facility.
• To participate in the intake process by interviewing, assessing, and formulating nursing diagnosis and goal setting for patients/clients.
• To interpret nursing and health care needs to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• To act as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
• To provide medical and nursing therapies, health care instructions and counseling to clients and families.
• To document interactions with clients according to agency policy.
• To apply the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in the care of clients.
• To communicate health, medical and nursing information to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• To provide instructions to patients/clients and staff on an on-going basis.
• To monitor health status of patients/clients.
• To do related work as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES

A thorough knowledge of current and approved nursing practices and methods; a commitment to maintain competency within the field of nursing through regular participation in continuing nursing education programs, workshops, seminars and conferences; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

EDUCATION

Such as may have been gained through: graduation from accredited school of nursing.

Must meet nursing registration requirements as required by Rhode Island law and regulations and must maintain such requirements as a condition of employment. At the time of appointment must be physically qualified to perform assigned duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Supplemental Information

The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual MAY NOT have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.

https://www.e-verify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RighttoWorkPoster.pdf

https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

Benefits

For information regarding thebenefits available to State of RhodeIsland employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits’ website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.

Also, be advised thata new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.