Registered Nurse - Nursing

Overview\nJoin our team and embody the YNHHS Vision while supporting our Mission and Values of integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These principles guide our actions as professionals every day.\n\nAs a Registered Nurse, under the guidance of the nurse manager, you will provide individualized and goal-directed nursing care using the nursing process and primary nursing principles in alignment with departmental and hospital policies.\n\nResponsibilities\n

• Essential Functions\n
• Conduct ongoing assessments of patients' physical and psychological conditions throughout their care continuum. Document findings accurately and share significant data with appropriate team members.\n
• Adherence to Policies\n
• Comply with The Westerly Hospital's policies and procedures at all times.\n
• Staff / Self Development\n
• Serve as a clinical resource and role model for peers.\n
• Training\n
• Engage actively in training and educational initiatives for fellow staff members.\n
• Customer Service\n
• Exhibit the utmost respect, dignity, compassion, and professionalism to all patients and families, adhering to the principles of Patient Family-Centered Care.\n
• Collaboration and Teamwork\n
• Value and recognize the contributions of team members, fostering an environment of cooperation.\n
• Resource Utilization\n
• Arrive on time and ready to work, following hospital policies regarding attendance and time-off requests.\n\nQualifications\nEducation : Graduate of an accredited nursing school is required.\nExperience : Preferred experience in geriatric psychiatry and hospital settings.\nLicensure : Active Rhode Island nursing license and BLS certification required; CPI training must be completed within the first year of employment.\nSpecial Skills : Previous experience in geriatric psychiatric care is preferred.\n\nYNHHS Requisition ID : 161652