Nursing Jobs in Woonsocket, RI
$119,912 - $152,131.20 / year
Are you a current UMass Memorial Health caregiver? Apply now through Workday. Hiring Range: $119,912.00 - $152,131.20 Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidate’s experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations . Everyone Is a Caregiver At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day. UMass Memorial Health is seeking a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our Presurgical Evaluation team. We welcome and support caregivers to join us in our relentless pursuit of healing. Position Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive preoperative evaluations for patients scheduled for surgical and procedural care at a large academic medical center. Ensure patients are medically optimized for surgery through risk assessment, diagnostic review, and coordination of care with multidisciplinary teams. Perform detailed preoperative history and physical examinations for surgical candidates. Assess medical comorbidities and perioperative risk to determine readiness for anesthesia and surgery. Formulate patient-centered care plans to optimize patients prior to procedures. Order, review, and interpret preoperative diagnostic tests, labs, and imaging as appropriate. Utilize Epic electronic health record for documentation, order entry, and care coordination. Collaborate closely with anesthesiologists to determine perioperative risk and anesthesia considerations. Communicate with surgeons and procedural teams regarding patient readiness and required optimization. Provide medication management and perioperative medication instructions. Identify patients requiring specialty evaluation or further medical optimization prior to surgery. Educate patients and families regarding preparation, medication adjustments, and expectations for the perioperative period. Coordinate with surgeons, proceduralists, ancillary medical staff, and scheduling teams to ensure timely completion of preoperative requirements. Participate in quality improvement initiatives aimed at improving surgical readiness, reducing day-of-surgery delays and cancellations, and enhancing patient experience. Maintain compliance with institutional protocols, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements. Skills and Competencies: Strong clinical assessment and diagnostic skills. Ability to evaluate complex medical conditions in the perioperative setting. Excellent communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Proficiency in Epic EHR and clinical documentation. Patient-centered approach with strong education and counseling skills. Ability to manage multiple cases efficiently in a high-volume clinical environment. Work Environment: Fast-paced presurgical evaluation clinic within a large medical center. Regular collaboration with anesthesiology, surgery, nursing, and administrative teams. Focus on patient safety, surgical readiness, and streamlined perioperative care. This is a 30-hour position, 7a-5p Monday-Friday Position Qualifications: Master or Doctoral degree from NP/PA accredited program; board certification is required Massachusetts State License, State Controlled Substances Registration and Federal DEA Controlled Substance required Acute Care/Critical Care clinical experience a plus, but not required 3-5 years of experience preferred All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law. If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible. 
Overview One year of clinical LPN experience. Current LPN license, specific to the state(s) you are assigned to work. Current CPR certification. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation and liability insurance. Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets and may vary depending on location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. 
$68,660.80 - $137,300.80 / year
Summary: Reporting to the Medical Director and site Clinical Director, the school nurse, utilizing the nursing process, is responsible for providing for the nursing care needs of Bradley School students during the school day, consistent with the quality standards of the affiliate Bradley Hospital and the rules and regulations of the State of Rhode Island for the school health program. The primary responsibility of the school nurse is to focus on the student and school health issues that affect students’ safety and ability to learn during the school day. She/he is responsible for health promotion, prevention of illness and promotion of a healthy environment for students through health assessment for early detection of health problems, health education and assessment of the school environment. She/he collaborates with Bradley School students, parents, and outside community health and educational providers. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In Addition To Our Values, All Employees Are Expected To Demonstrate The Core Success Factors Which Tell Us How We Work Together And How We Get Things Done. The Core Success Factors Include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate Responsibilities: HEALTH SERVICES: Participate in development of school health standards, policies and procedures. Nursing assessment of students’ immunization, tuberculosis, and lead exposure status. Offer screenings for vision, hearing, dental and scoliosis per the State of RI School Health Regulations. Reinforce positive self-health management measures. Individual nursing assessment and intervention for stabilization / resolution of student urgent health concerns as related to illness injury or altered health status. Nursing management of students with chronic or ongoing health problems in cooperation with students, parents and community health care providers including administration of medications in school. Nursing management for students with medically fragile conditions (e.g., Diabetes, Asthma)Referral to community providers for diagnosis and resolution of any deviant health finding. Communicate the health status of students to parents and school personnel as needed. Education of school personnel and students in appropriate health management measures including administration of emergency medications (e.g., Epi-pens or glucagon IM) as needed. Offer health coaching for non-acute health problems of students as needed as determined by the students’ clinical team. Participate in admission of students by facilitating the appropriate medical paperwork (e.g., medication forms, annual medication form, OTC form). Participate in weekly medical rounds with Team Leaders and Medical Director. Participate as a health consultant and make recommendations within the school team regarding students’ health needs and health issues affecting their ability to perform in school. Develop and implement Individual Care Plan and Emergency Care Plan for students with specific health needs (e.g., Allergies anaphylaxis, Asthma, Diabetes). Maintain a confidential cumulative and current health record for each student. School Health Environment: Assess the school physical facilities and activities for safety features or hazards. Keep data on school related injuries (students and staff).Promote control of communicable diseases. Maintain first aid kits for school field trips. Collaborate with school staff regarding school, home, and community health issues affecting students and school personnel. Make recommendations for improvement of the school health environment. Health Education: Participate in health curriculum planning and evaluations in accordance with the current RI Educational Standards for teaching Health. May provide individual and class health instruction for students as needed. Serve as a health information resource/consultant for teachers and clinicians by suggesting materials and activities that support and enhance the health education curriculum. Provide health information for school personnel through inservice training programs. Other Adhere to all Bradley School policies and procedures. Serve as a Safe Patient Handling Specialist Maintain current CPR certification Attend School staff development activities as assigned Consistently follow all School policies and procedures. Work as a team with school nurses at other Bradley School sites. Provide coverage for school nurses at other Bradley School sites as needed. Provide medical assessment for student restraints Provide regular updates to the Clinical Director on issues/concerns affecting students, parents, staff or the school environment. Perform all other duties as assigned by the direct supervisor(s). Minimum Qualifications: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Education: Current license to practice professional nursing in RI Education: Experience in the practice of nursing, preferably within a school setting or with children and adolescents. Ability to work with administration, colleagues, parents and students in high stress situations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills. Positive, non-judgmental attitude. Knowledge of psychiatric, behavioral and developmental conditions in children and adolescents. Basic computer skills Work Environment And Physical Requirements Work is performed in an alternative school setting requiring standing, walking, and occasional lifting of students. A strong background and experience working with students with various emotional and behavioral disorders, as well as developmental disabilities (e.g., autism spectrum disorders), is desired. Pay Range: $68,660.80-$137,300.80 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: LSS-Providence-130 Broadway - 130 Broadway Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type: school days Work Shift: Day Daily Hours: 8 hours Driving Required: No 
