Brown University Health
Registered Nurse
Newport Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 1, 2026
- Experience
- Staff nurses should develop general proficiency within three months of employment; specialty-appropriate general nursing experience is preferred for specialty units.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; associate’s degree in nursing required. Baccalaureate in nursing preferred.
About the job
Provides and coordinates patient-centered nursing care on a medical-surgical unit, including assessment, care planning, interventions, documentation, and emergency response.
What you'll do
- Assess patients, identify changes or emergencies, implement and evaluate nursing interventions, and document care.
- Support patient comfort and participation in daily activities; collaborate with the health team to achieve patient outcomes.
- Maintain safety, infection control, and professional competency; provide functional guidance to other personnel and may assume shift charge responsibility.
What they ask for
- Rhode Island RN licensure or RN licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Graduation from an accredited nursing school and an associate’s degree in nursing.
- Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association).
- Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses and understanding of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act.
Nice to have
- Baccalaureate in nursing.
- For specialty units, general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty.
Pay
$35.70-$71.40
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