Lifespan Career Opportunities

How to Use Our Site

Searching and applying for positions on LifespanCareers.org is easy. Our search tool allows you to find just the position you're looking for.

The following guidelines will help you find the right position for you and when you apply, your application and resume will go directly to the appropriate human resources representative for that position.

Choosing the right search tool

Search tips

How to submit an application

Confirmation that your application was received

Applying more than once

Viewing the Application Status for Position(s) You've Applied To

Choosing the right search tool

We have two search tools on LifespanCareers.org—one for current Lifespan employees and the other for all other candidates. Please make sure to apply on the correct site or your application may not be received. The same information is available on both sites.

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Search tips

You can click on "view all positions at Lifespan" to see all our available positions, but as the largest health system and private employer in Rhode Island, that's a lot to look through! Use our search tool to narrow the list down using criteria that are important to you. Following is an explanation of each of the search features:

  • Keyword
    The keyword search feature allows you to look for specific words contained within our job descriptions. For example, you could use the word "manager" if you are interested in that type of position. Generally, keyword is used in conjunction with another search feature, such as job category or location.

    You can use multiple key words or search for an exact phrase by checking one of the option buttons located under the key word field.

  • Hospital/Company
    This drop-down menu contains a listing of all our Lifespan partners and sites, in alphabetical order:
    • Bradley Hospital
    • Lifespan Corporate Services
    • Lifespan Home Medical
    • Management Services Organization
    • Miriam Hospital
    • Newport Hospital
    • NHCC Medical Associates
    • Rhode Island Hospital (includes its pediatric division, Hasbro Children's Hospital)

      When you search using this feature, only the available positions at that partner or site will be listed.

  • Job Category
    W we've grouped our positions into categories to make it easier for you to search. Categories include:
    • Administrative/Clerical/Secretarial
    • Dietary
    • Information Technology
    • Manager/Supervisor
    • Registered Nurses
    • Pharmacy
    • Radiology/Imaging/Technologist
    • Pharmacy
    • Security
    • Therapy/Rehab Services

      You can scroll through the entire list using the "job category" drop down menu.

  • Status
    Allows you to search for full-time, part-time, per diem and temporary positions. We also have "all pay" positions listed, which are special 13-week assignments we occasionally offer for nurses and other clinical staff.

  • Shift
    U use the drop-down menu to search our positions by shift; day, evening, night, rotating, weekend or as needed options are available.

  • Results per Page
    This allows you to customize how many positions you see at once on the screen. You can choose 5, 10, 25 or 50 positions. Underneath, you'll find two options. The list option will show position title, status, weekly hours, shift, department and site. You can then click on the specific positions you are interested in for the job description and requirements. The detail option will list the complete information for each position on one page.

The "reset" button at the bottom will clear all fields for you to search again.

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How to Submit an Application

Once you find the position you are interested in, you will notice an "apply online for this position" link at the bottom. Once you click on that link, you will need to supply an email address and create a password. Once you do that, you will be at the application form. Fields marked with an asterisks (*) are required to be filled in. Please be sure to choose a source, which lets us know how you heard about us.

There are three pages to our application process. Your application will not be sent to us until you click the "submit" button on the third and final page.

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Confirmation that Your Application Was Received

Once you complete the application process, an email confirmation will be sent to the email address you provide to us. It will include an unformatted version of your application at the bottom. Please make sure your email address is correct when submitting your application. Lifespan is not responsible for email addresses that are entered incorrectly or for technical problems that prevent the email confirmation from being received.

If you do not have an email address, you might consider visiting a site that offers free email accounts (Yahoo! and HotMail are examples) and registering one for yourself. If you do not wish to supply an email address, please create a unique username that you will remember into the email field. Please note that if you do not supply an email address you will not receive a confirmation that your application was received and you cannot sign up for email notifications of new positions.

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Applying More Than Once

Submitting your resume more than once for the same position will NOT increase your chances of being contacted. We will contact you if your skills and qualifications match the position(s) you have expressed interest in.

Submitting your resume multiple times may result in a delay processing your application. The only time you should send us another application is if you need to update your information or if you wish to apply for a different position.

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Viewing the Application Status for Position(s) You've Applied To

Once you complete the application process and have applied for a specific position, you can periodically check the status of your application online. Click on the View Application Status link at the top of the search page. Enter your email address and password (remember to use your original email address and password used at the time you created your account) and click Login. The results for your recent application including: Application Date; Req. Number of the position; Title and Status for the position will be provided.

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