REGISTERED NURSE B

Salary : $75,002.00 - $130,828.00 Annually

Location : Bristol, RI

Job Type : UNAP Local 5019 (70)

Job Number : 1235-10000-366

Department : DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Division : Veterans' Affairs

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 8 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Pay Grade : 0921A

Classification : Classified

Scheduled Work Days; Hours of Work : 2nd Shift; 4 : 00 pm 12 : 00 am.; Days off to be determined.

Work Week : Standard 40.0 Hours

Bargaining Union : UNAP Local 5019 (70)

Assignment(s) / Comments : The individual hired to fill this position is being hired into an E-Verify site which contains Federal tax Information (FTI), as defined in IRS Publication 1075. Although the individual may not have direct access to FTI, the individual is required to have their employment eligibility validated through E-Verify.

Class Definition

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES : 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 be responsible and accountable for patient care and other licensed personnel during those work hours when hospital administration and ancillary management personnel are not immediately available for problem resolution and decision making; and to do related work as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED : According to the model of service delivery, general duty assignments are received by a nursing superior; nursing supervision is provided by individuals of a higher classification within the same discipline; work is subject to review and evaluation for compliance with instructions, professional nursing standards and procedures..

SUPERVISION EXERCISED : According to the model of service delivery, to supervise, monitor and evaluate the activities of Licensed Practical Nurses, graduate, nurses, student nurses, attendants, mental health workers and auxiliary ward personnel.

Illustrative Examples of Work Performed

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 patient / clients.

To be responsible and accountable for patient care and other licensed personnel during those work hours when hospital administration and ancillary management personnel are not immediately available for problem resolution and decision making.

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.

Required Qualifications for Appointment

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND CAPACITIES : 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; and related capacities and abilities.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

EDUCATION : Such as may have been gained through : graduation from an accredited school of nursing.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS : 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.

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Supplemental Information

For information regarding the benefits available to State of Rhode Island employees, please visit the Office of Employee Benefits' website at

Also, be advised that a new provision in RI General Law 35-6-1 was enacted requiring direct deposit for all employees. Specific to new hires, the law requires that all employees hired after September 30, 2014 participate in direct deposit. Accordingly, any employee hired after this date will be required to participate in the direct deposit system. At the time the employee is hired, the employee shall identify a financial institution that will serve as a personal depository agency for the employee.

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Are you a state employee who is a member of UNAP? (You must answer this question correctly to be considered based on your union affiliation. If you fail to answer this question correctly, you will not be entitled to be considered based on contractual provisions.)

• Yes
• No

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To be considered for this position, you must meet nursing registration requirements as required by Rhode Island law and regulations and you must maintain such requirements as a condition of employment. Do you possess a valid RI RN license or are you authorized to practice in the state of Rhode Island under the Nurse Licensure Compact of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing?

Required Question