REGISTERED NURSE A at State of careers Rhode Island

Meriden, Connecticut, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 May, 26

Salary

133109.0

Posted On

14 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Professional Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Care Planning, Care Implementation, Care Evaluation, Nursing Diagnosis, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Medical Therapies, Nursing Therapies, Health Care Counseling, Documentation, Nursing Process, Health Status Monitoring

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Department Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals Division Healthcare Licensed Nurses Salary $75,864.00 - $133,109.00 Job Profile JC-02882200-70 - Registered Nurse A (UNAP - Local 5019 Nurses) Scheduled Work Days & Work Hours 7:00AM - 3:00PM; Monday through Friday; one weekend per month. Opening Date February 14, 2026 Closing Date February 23, 2026 Job Requisition Number JR101057 REGISTERED NURSE A (Open Date: 02/14/2026) Pay Grade C00920 A Classification Registered Nurse A 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; 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 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. 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 accredited school of nursing. SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: 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. Supplemental Information 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; 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. 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/. 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. STATE OF RHODE ISLAND JOBS The State of Rhode Island is committed to providing fundamental services to all Rhode Islanders. Join our team and enjoy the benefits of providing public service with purpose and impact. If you are a current state employee, you are required to apply through the internal jobs website: Click Here. Applications for current state employees will only be accepted through the internal jobs website. Please log into your Employee Self Service portal and search "Find Jobs" to access the internal jobs website.

Responsibilities

The primary role involves providing professional nursing care to patients or clients, which includes assessing needs, planning, implementing, and evaluating direct nursing care and treatment. Responsibilities also include supervising auxiliary personnel and acting as an integral member of an interdisciplinary team.