Registered Nurse Job at State of Rhode Island
State of Rhode Island Cranston, RI 02920
$69,688 - $121,559 a year
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; to be responsible and accountable for patient care and other licensed personnel during those work hours when hospital administration and ancillary management personnel are not immediately available for problem resolution and decision making; 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.
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To participate in the intake process by interviewing, assessing, and formulating nursing diagnosis and goal setting for patient/clients.
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To be responsible and accountable for patient care and other licensed personnel during those work hours when hospital administration and ancillary management personnel are not immediately available for problem resolution and decision making.
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To interpret nursing and health care needs to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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To act as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
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To provide medical and nursing therapies, health care instructions and counseling to clients and families.
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To document interactions with clients according to agency policy.
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To apply the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and
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evaluation in the care of clients.
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To communicate health, medical and nursing information to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
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To provide instructions to patients/clients and staff on an on-going basis.
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To monitor health status of patients/clients.
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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 an accredited school of nursing.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: 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)
COVID-19 Vaccination Status:
All applicable COVID-19 requirements must be completed prior to employment and employees must show proof of such vaccinations.
This requirement is based on the Rhode Island Department of Health Rules and Regulation for Requirement for Protection Against COVID-19 for Health Care Workers in Licensed Health Care Facilities and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Guidance for the Interim Final Rule - Medicare and Medicaid Programs; Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care Staff Vaccination | CMS
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: (401) 462-2001 Fax:462-1683
Zambarano Ph: (401) 567-5524 Fax: 567-4003
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