Registered Nurse I - Patient-Focused Care Leader

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care under the Clinical Manager, guiding care with a strong focus on aging, culturally informed practice, and safety.

The role emphasizes leadership, teaching, and collaboration with the health care team, patients, families, and community services to support optimal discharge outcomes and ongoing quality improvement.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in Rhode Island or under compact licensure.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred; knowledge of aging and lifespan care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Leads by delegating and supervising safe nursing activities.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies improvements.
• Collaborates with healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding discharge planning.
• Assesses and provides teaching based on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
• Utilizes resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Maintains clinical competencies including BLS and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
• Serves as a preceptor to new graduates and less experienced staff.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.

Skills

RN licensure RI

Clinical leadership

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred

Job description

Brown University Health at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care under the Clinical Manager, guiding care with a strong focus on aging, culturally informed practice, and safety.

The role emphasizes leadership, teaching, and collaboration with the health care team, patients, families, and community services to support optimal discharge outcomes and ongoing quality improvement.