Registered Nurse

Employer: West Bay RI
158 Knight Street
Warwick, RI 02886
Contact: Kristine Barnhart
Email: kbarnhart@westbayri.org

Job Description

Join our fabulous residential team working in a caring, committed and respectful, work culture and environment!

**Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Required**

General Description

Support people in their home with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve maximum independence integrating agency core values. Provide reliable, compassionate and consistent care while creating meaningful, quality-based relationships in a supportive cultural environment.

Essential Functions

Monitor, assess and advise the management team on health observances and needs, while promoting health and wellness through nursing processes.

Create a positive, responsible and open communication style with everyone supported including all employees, family members and other health care providers.
Outline all monthly appointments; provide documentation and information needed to successfully complete the appointment.
Attend appointments, as needed.
When indicated by management, clarify hospital discharge, medication orders, and/or plans of care.
Participate in hospital discharge or intake process.
Provide instructions and education to those supported and staff as it relates to medical diagnoses and healthcare needs (i.e. Allergies, medications, diet, chronic and acute plans of care, etc.)
Coordinate care with clinics, outside physicians, and hospitals.
Other job duties as assigned.
Training

Provide training on people's needs to support staff including: competencies, medical background, treatments and wellness plans.
Monitor staff progress and assess any need for additional training. Report observations to the management team.
Attend all required state and agency trainings including staff meetings.
Provide guidance and support to staff designated to order and stock medications.
Additional Functions of the Job

Provide coverage for vacancies and peers during vacations.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing professional development by participating in community-based educational trainings.All other duties as assigned by supervisor(s).
Certification, Licenses, Registrations

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates or Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
Experience preferred providing care for chronic, acute and mental health needs.
Must possess a valid Rhode Island Nursing license.

Per Diem
Pay Rate: $37.50/Hourly
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Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with an Associates or Bachelor's of Science in Nursing.
Experience preferred providing care for chronic, acute and mental health needs.
Must possess a valid Rhode Island Nursing license.

Salary Levels

$38.00 - $38.00

Positions Available

There are 1 positions available at this time.

Application Period

Tuesday, May 03, 2022 through Tuesday, May 31, 2022