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South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC), SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over 100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary:

On-call Representatives are responsible to answer all calls received in a courteous and professional manner and see all calls through to resolution, collaborating with other staff as needed, to ensure that patients, providers, and/or staff, have the information and assistance they need and maintain SCH’s positive reputation. This may include scheduling appointments, tasking appropriate staff using the EHR, and enrolling and guiding callers through troubleshooting, navigating the patient portals. Representatives will de-escalate situations involving dissatisfied patients, helping and supporting as needed. Representatives will gather and verify all required, confidential health and financial information from patients as needed while using various computer software products.

Job Summary:

We are delighted to announce that we are offering a Direct Hire Traveler Program for experienced nurses! This program offers premium rates and the chance for you to utilize your nursing skills in targeted specialties within South County Health. Experienced Emergency Services Travel RNs will commit to a 13-week float assignment, 36 hours/week.

As a Direct Hire Traveler Nurse, you will be responsible for coordinating total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary approach in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Provides comprehensive care for the life span of patients, from infants to geriatrics. Effectively delivers patient care through Nursing Process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Implementation and Evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.

+ Minimum 3 years of critical care experience

+ Valid BLS from American Safety/American Heart Association

+ Valid ACLS from American Safety/American Heart Association

+ Ability to work weekends and holidays

+ Ability to work flexible shifts including nights

What is in it for you!

+ Premium Pay

+ 36 hours/week: $65/hour

+ 12-hour shifts

+ Wonderful location close to our beautiful beaches!

*This is a non-benefited opportunity