Lifespan

As a Med/Surg RN with Lifespan, you will assess patient conditions, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with support and education.. Newport Hospital was founded in 1873 as a 12-bed cottage hospital and has since grown to a 129-bed state-of-the-art and award-winning health care facility offering a wide array of services to our community.. Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Rhode Island. Option to swap back-up care days for credit on Rover.com for pet care and service. Legal insurance covering home closings, estate planning, traffic violation issues, and LGBTQ+, diversity, and inclusion

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Deliver health with care.
About the Position
A Medical Surgical Registered Nurse at Lifespan provides care for patients both before and after various medical procedures, manages a broad and complex range of needs, and often times maintains a higher patient case load than other nurses. As a Med/Surg RN with Lifespan, you will assess patient conditions, administer medications, change dressings, monitor vital signs, keep records, and provide patients with support and education. Due to the nature of the unit, you will need a diverse and extensive knowledge and skill base within nursing care in order to meet the needs of your patients that have a wide variety of medical issues or are recovering from surgery.

About Lifespan
Formed in 1994, Lifespan is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, Rhode Island comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's Hospital; The Miriam Hospital, and Bradley Hospital, the nation's first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, a community hospital offering a broad range of services; Gateway Healthcare, the state's largest provider of community behavioral health care; Lifespan Physician Group, the largest multi-speciality practice in Rhode Island; and Coastal Medical, a primary care driven medical practice.
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct patient care
Provide leadership by delegating, supervising, and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel
Evaluate effectiveness of patient care and identify opportunities for improvement
Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients and their families, and community services for patient care outcome and discharge planning
Assess and provide appropriate education based on the patient and family needs
Participate in unit-based quality improvement and research activities
Utilize all available resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care
Identify growth needs and participate in educational opportunities and professional organizations
Serve as a role model or preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel
Key Results
Show care and compassion for a wide age range and cultural backgrounds
Determine priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs as well as other factors influencing patient flow
Perform focused assessments of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner
Care for the patient from arrival to admission or facilitate timely discharges
About Newport Hospital
Newport Hospital was founded in 1873 as a 12-bed cottage hospital and has since grown to a 129-bed state-of-the-art and award-winning health care facility offering a wide array of services to our community.
Requirements
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Rhode Island
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred
Benefits: Total Rewards for a Total You
Health and Well-Being
Comprehensive health plan
Prescription drug savings with free home delivery
Member discounts through Blue 365
$150 annual well-being reimbursement
Dental and Vision plans
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
Living Well, Lifespan's employee well-being program
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and those in your home
Affordable emergency back-up care for children, adults, or elder relatives
Option to swap back-up care days for credit on Rover.com for pet care and service
Financial Wellness
401(k) Retirement Plan upon hire with up to 6% matching
Student loan debt repayment program
Education assistance up to $3,500 annually
College planning and savings solutions
Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Long- and Short-Term disability coverage
Pet insurance
Legal insurance covering home closings, estate planning, traffic violation issues, and LGBTQ+, diversity, and inclusion
HIV insurance
Home and auto insurance discounts
Employee Experience
Generous PTO
Flexible work arrangements
Reward and Recognition programs
Community involvement
Preferred partner programs offering employee savings on appliances, electronics, and more
Free employee parking
Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity Employer that welcomes and encourages diversity in the workplace.
Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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