REGISTERED NURSE A

State of careers Rhode Island•RI Veterans Home, RI

6d•$78,140 - $137,102•Onsite

About The Position

The position is within the Rhode Island Veterans Home. This posting is for two (2) positions. Pre-Employment Requirements for all candidates to receive a position at RIVH 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).

Requirements

Graduation from accredited school of nursing.
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.
Proof of immunity against Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST).
Employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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 provide professional nursing within an in-patient facility or community service facility.
To participate in the intake process by interviewing, assessing, and formulating nursing diagnosis and goal setting for patients/clients.
To interpret nursing and health care needs to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
To act as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.
To provide medical and nursing therapies, health care instructions and counseling to clients and families.
To document interactions with clients according to agency policy.
To apply the nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation, in the care of clients.
To communicate health, medical and nursing information to other members of the interdisciplinary team.
To provide instructions to patients/clients and staff on an on-going basis.
To monitor health status of patients/clients.
To do related work as required.
To supervise, monitor and evaluate the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, graduate, nurses, student nurses, attendants, mental health workers and auxiliary ward personnel.

Benefits

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at http://www.employeebenefits.ri.gov/.
Direct deposit for all employees.

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