Registered Nurse; Per Diem

Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

On a Per Diem basis, 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 is 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 is 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 include:

• On a Per Diem basis, 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 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 include:

Knowledge, 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:

Graduation from an 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.

Pre-employment requirements for all candidates to receive a position include proof of immunity against:
Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Varicella (Chickenpox), Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap), Hepatitis B titers, Tuberculin Skin Test (TST), and N-95 Respirator FIT test. Please contact Employee Health Clinic within 2 business days of accepting the position. The Employee Health Office at the Eleanor Slater Hospital is open 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM Monday through Friday at:
Cranston Ph:  Fax: 462-1683 Zambarano Ph:  Fax: 567-4003 RISPH Ph:  Registered Nurse Per Diems must be available to work at least twenty-four (24) hours every (4) weeks, which may include one (1) weekend shift every four (4) weeks. Per Diem Registered Nurses may be required to work two (2) holidays each year, one of which may be Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years.