REGISTERED NURSE (PER DIEM)

RI Council 94; Cranston, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 141,000; Part time

Job summary

RI Council 94 is seeking a Registered Nurse (Per Diem) to provide professional nursing care in Rhode Island facilities. The role includes assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to meet patient needs.

Applicants must graduate from an accredited school of nursing and maintain Rhode Island nursing registration. Per diem availability requires at least 24 hours every four weeks, with some weekend and holiday coverage as needed.

Qualifications

• A thorough knowledge of current and approved nursing practices and methods.
• Must meet nursing registration requirements as required by Rhode Island law and regulations.
• Physical qualification to perform duties as evidenced by a physician’s certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional nursing care to patients/clients on a per diem basis.
• Develop and provide direct nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
• Interpret nursing and health care needs to interdisciplinary team members.
• Document interactions with clients according to agency policy.
• Communicate health and nursing information to the interdisciplinary team.

Skills

Nursing

Education

Graduation from accredited school of nursing

Job description

## REGISTERED NURSE (PER DIEM)Apply: Benton Building: Part time: Posted Today: End Date: October 11, 2026 (9 days left to apply): JR104030# **Department**Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals# **Division**Healthcare Licensed Nurses# **Salary**$87.18 - $87.18# **Job Profile**JC-02883301-54 - Registered Nurse (Per Diem) (NAGE Local 79 BHDDH DCYF DOH)# **Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours****Registered Nurse Per Diems must be available to work at least twenty-four (24) hours every (4) weeks, which may include one (1) weekend shift every four (4) weeks. Per Diem Registered Nurses may be required to work two (2) holidays each year, one of which may be Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years.**# **Job Requisition Number**JR104030 REGISTERED NURSE (PER DIEM) (Open)# **Pay Grade**C00229 H# **Classification**Registered Nurse (Per Diem)# **Class Definition****GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:** On a Per Diem basis, 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:*** On a Per Diem basis, 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.* 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:****KNOWLEDGE, 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:** Graduation from accredited school of nursing.**SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:** 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**Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at ESH or RISPH 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) N-95 Respirator FIT test Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at: Cranston Ph: [phone] Fax:[phone] Zambarano Ph: [phone] Fax: [phone] RISPH Ph: [phone]# **Benefits**For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.Also, be advised that a 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.