Registered Nurse

Job Location:

Thurbers Ave - Providence, RI 02905, Position Type:
Full Time, Education Level: 2 Year Degree, Travel Percentage:
Road Warrior, Job Shift: Day, FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community!

The Registered Nurse ensures that children and their family receive the services authorized under the First Connections Program.

• Performs assessments and provides direct contact, care and comprehensive, community based nursing services for infants and families referred to the First Connections program.
• Performs duties and activities with individual children and families in their homes;
• Identifies child and family need, educates families, and connects families to community based resources.
• Ensures quality service delivery by members of FC team to families referred to program.
• Participates in community outreach initiatives and activities as required or requested by clinical supervisor or administrative director.
• Participates in ongoing reflective supervision with First Connections Supervisor as scheduled.
• Completes all RI DOH and Family Service paperwork including evaluations and written documentation of all communications with families, physicians, referral sources, community partners, etc.
• Other duties as assigned or requested by supervisor or director.

• Licensed as RN by the RI DOH.
• Graduate of Board approved and accredited nursing program.
• Minimum 3-year experience in public health, pediatric nursing or community based care.
• Minimum of 3-year experience working with young children and their families.
• Current and valid drivers license and auto insurance.
• Current CPR certification.

• As needed to maintain individual licensure and meet RI DOH standards.
• Participation in semi-annual and annual employee performance review process including development and review of professional/program goals and objectives.
• Other trainings as required by Rhode Island Department of Health.

• Travel to and from clients residence, community locations and office site, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
• Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.

Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today!

Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives.

We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.