From 2 postings and the employer’s site · Employer research Jul 4, 2026Sources
The short version
West Bay RI (also known as West Bay Residential Services) is a nonprofit organization founded in 1981 that provides innovative, person-centered supports to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) across Rhode Island.
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Nursing here
Benefits
Indeed employee ratings for pay and benefits averaged 3.3 out of 5 stars, suggesting a below-average benefits perception among staff.
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The hard parts
Pay and benefits rated below average at 3.3/5 by employees on Indeed
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Work-life balance rated only 3.4/5, suggesting some scheduling or workload challenges
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Non-traditional nursing setting may limit clinical skill development and career advancement in hospital nursing
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
Stress levels rated as average, not below average, despite smaller-scale care model
Employer research, Jul 4, 2026
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does West Bay RI hire new grads?
1 of 2 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
Which units are hiring?
General (1) and psych (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to West Bay RI, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from West Bay RI
Registered Nurse - Residential Supports IDD
From $85,280/year
- RN
- Monday–Friday | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
- ADN accepted
Sources
- westbayri.org
Employer website
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