Registered Nurse — Direct Patient Care & Leadership

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England seeks an experienced registered nurse to deliver direct patient care in alignment with the hospital's patient care philosophy. The role includes education of patients and families, collaboration with physicians, and leadership responsibilities within the nursing team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RI state licensure, and BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program for external candidates.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent.
• RI State Licensure is required.
• BSN or enrollment in a BSN program is required for external candidates.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care including examination and treatment.
• Use the nursing process to implement goal-directed care.
• Monitor patient condition and report changes to the supervisor or designee.
• Educate patients and families on condition, treatment, discharge planning, and follow-up.
• Perform nursing skills per physician orders and hospital policies.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to ensure continuity of care.
• Respond to emergencies per established procedures.
• Maintain patient records with accurate and complete documentation.
• Provide clinical leadership and participate in orientation of new staff.
• Assume resource nurse responsibilities when needed.
• Pursue professional development and attend seminars or read journals.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient education

Clinical leadership

Documentation

Emergency response

Education

BSN or enrollment in BSN program

RI State Licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Care New England seeks an experienced registered nurse to deliver direct patient care in alignment with the hospital's patient care philosophy. The role includes education of patients and families, collaboration with physicians, and leadership responsibilities within the nursing team.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited nursing program, RI state licensure, and BSN or current enrollment in a BSN program for external candidates.