Registered Nurse
Care New England Health System
Registered Nurse
Care New England Health System
Integrated health system delivering comprehensive care
POSITION IS BONUS ELIGIBLE
Responsible for rendering professional nursing services either directly or indirectly for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.
1. Provide direct patient care including examination and treatment under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
2. Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
3. Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Nursing Supervisor Physician or designee any patient care problems changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
4. Educate patients/family regarding condition treatment discharge/transfer planning and follow up examinations if needed. Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
5. Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
6. Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
7. Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest fire disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
8. Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information legibly accurately and completely.
9. Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.
10. Assume resource nurse responsibilities when necessary.
11. Assume responsibility for own professional development setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources such as attending seminars in-services and/or reading journals.
12. Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required. BSN or enrollment in a BSN program required for external candidates.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
Integrated health system delivering comprehensive care
Care New England Health System operates a network of hospitals and affiliates (Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, The Providence Center, and the Care New England Wellness Center) delivering primary care through complex specialties such as cardiovascular care, oncology, psychiatry and behavioral health, newborn pediatrics, and women’s health. It provides coordinated, patient-centered care through integrated teams across facilities, with services spanning hospitals, clinics, and community programs. The system leverages research, attracts specialty-trained doctors, and implements ACT values—accountability, caring, and teamwork—defined with employee input to guide daily operations. Its goal is to improve community health by reinventing how care is delivered and partnering with patients to achieve the best outcomes.
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