Description
Brown University Health, Rhode Island’s largest health system and private employer, is committed to clinical excellence and delivering health with care. Newport Hospital Vanderbilt Rehabilitation is actively hiring Registered Nurses for full-time nights. Known throughout the region for unique programs, excellent outcomes, and patient-focused care, The Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center at Newport Hospital has been providing comprehensive acute rehabilitation services (with an average length of stay of 10-14 days) for decades. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager (or designee), the professional registered nurse serves as a patient advocate while applying the nursing process to deliver safe, high-quality, age-appropriate care in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
Responsibilities:
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care; recognize and report deviations from patient conditions or established norms and initiate appropriate interventions
- Document nursing assessments, interventions, patient responses, and outcomes in accordance with hospital policies and regulatory requirements
- Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary care teams to facilitate therapeutic interventions and achieve desired patient outcomes
- Identify and respond to emergency situations, including planning for potential needs and initiating appropriate interventions
- Develop, implement, and modify nursing care plans based on patient diagnoses, outcomes, and responses to treatment
- Promote patient and family engagement by providing education, comfort, and support to optimize functional outcomes and activities of daily living
- Maintain a safe environment while upholding quality assurance, infection control, and risk management standards
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, unit-based meetings, and ongoing training to maintain clinical competency
- Provide guidance and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other personnel as needed; may assume charge nurse responsibilities, including patient and staff assignments
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; ASN required, BSN preferred
- Current Rhode Island RN license or RN licensure through the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) and current BLS certification (American Heart Association) required
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional nursing practice, the RI Nurse Practice Act, and the Code of Professional Nurses
- Ability to provide culturally competent, lifespan-based nursing care in a fast-paced acute care environment
- Commitment to modeling Brown University Health’s C.A.R.E. Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence
Why work for Newport Hospital?
- Work in a rewarding and challenging acute care environment and teaching hospital where learning is a priority and teamwork is celebrated.
- Participate in a thorough and supportive orientation process.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical/dental/vision
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10 paid holidays
- 401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match
- Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program- up to $3,500/year
- Student loan debt repayment (full-time employees only)- $75/month
- Pet Insurance
- Additional family-friendly benefits to support your health and well-being
About Brown University Health
At Brown University Health, we utilize a multidisciplinary team approach to medicine and provide the right blend of autonomy and collaboration. If you share our passion for providing the very best care in a supportive professional setting, join one of the nation’s Top 100 health systems.
About Newport Hospital
Newport Hospital is an award-winning health care facility that offers a wide array of services to the community, including emergency care, a birthing center, behavioral health unit, comprehensive surgical services, intensive care, acute inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation. Having earned the distinguished Magnet certification for the past 18 years demonstrates our institutional commitment to consistently achieve and maintain the highest level of nursing excellence.
Resumes can be emailed to NPrice@brownhealth.org
Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.