This RN position is eligible for $5,000 sign-on bonus

Job Summary:

Thurber's Integrated Health Hospital (IHH) is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Bilingual Registered Nurse to join our dedicated healthcare team.

If you are passionate about providing exceptional healthcare while bridging language barriers, and if you thrive in a dynamic and multicultural environment, we invite you to apply for the Bilingual Nurse position at Thurber's Integrated Health Hospital (IHH).

In this role, you will provide exceptional nursing care to our diverse patient population, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being.The Bilingual Nurse will play a crucial role in effective communication and coordination of care between patients, their families, and the healthcare team, bridging language barriers to ensure clear understanding and comprehensive care delivery.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Provide direct patient care, including comprehensive assessments, medication administration, wound care, and other treatments, in accordance with professional standards and hospital policies

Create a welcoming and safe environment for patients, ensuring their physical and emotional comfort.

Communicate effectively with patients, their families, and the healthcare team, employing interpretation and translation skills as needed.

Assure patient understanding by providing health education in a culturally appropriate manner, utilizing available resources and materials.

Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Monitor patient progress, document observations, and intervene appropriately to address changes in condition.

Maintain accurate and complete medical records, ensuring compliance with privacy regulations and hospital guidelines.

Adhere to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean and sterile environment.

Participate in ongoing learning and professional development activities, keeping abreast of current nursing practices and evidence-based care.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment dedicated to employee growth and personal development.

Requirements:

Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse license.

Fluency in both English and another language (Spanish, Mandarin, Tagalog, Arabic, etc.).

Proven experience in a similar healthcare setting, preferably with diverse patient populations.

Knowledge of medical terminology, procedures, and best practices.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to empathize, educate, and advocate for patients' needs.

Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize care effectively.

Detail-oriented and able to maintain accurate documentation and records.

Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.

Commitment to cultural sensitivity, inclusion, and delivering patient-centered care.

Note: This position may require occasional evening, weekend, or holiday shifts to ensure continuity of care for our patients.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.