Brown University Health
Registered Nurse- Behavioral Health
Newport Hospital · Full-time · Posted Oct 8, 2026
- Experience
- Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment; specialty-appropriate general nursing experience is preferred.
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; associate’s degree in nursing required.
About the job
Provides nursing care for behavioral health patients by assessing needs, implementing and evaluating individualized care plans, and coordinating with patients, families, and the health team.
What you'll do
- Assess patient status, identify deviations or emergencies, and document nursing interventions and responses to treatment.
- Develop, implement, and modify nursing care plans to support patient outcomes and daily functioning.
- Maintain patient safety and collaborate with the health team; may guide staff and assume shift charge responsibilities.
What they ask for
- Registered Nurse licensure in Rhode Island or under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
- Associate’s degree in nursing from an accredited school of nursing.
- Current BLS Certification (American Heart Association).
- Knowledge of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act and professional nursing practice.
Nice to have
- Baccalaureate in nursing.
- General nursing experience appropriate to the specialty.
Pay
$35.70-$71.40 (base salary; currency not stated)
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