Emergency Response Registered Nurse

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); Sur place; USD 53 000 - 106 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

N/A

Résumé du poste

The Emergency Response Nurse (ERN) at Brown University Health, stationed at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI, supervises and assesses nursing care for patients in emergencies, stabilizing them and transitioning to appropriate care levels. The ERN uses the nursing process per policy, exemplifying Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

Key duties include rapid response to code events, collaboration with care teams, direct patient care, staff mentorship, and involvement in

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Rhode Island or compact state.
• BSN preferred; candidates actively enrolled in BSN may be considered.
• CCRN or CEN certification preferred.
• Minimum three years of critical care nursing in a hospital setting.

Responsabilités

• Respond to emergency situations (Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke, Code Triage) to provide critical care assessment and interventions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to stabilize and transition patients to appropriate levels of care.
• Provide direct patient care using the nursing process and critical care standards.
• Support nursing staff and mentor less experienced personnel.
• Lead and participate in quality/performance improvement initiatives related to emergency response.

Connaissances

Critical care nursing

Emergency response

Nursing assessment

Clinical leadership

Formation

Rhode Island RN license

BSN preferred

CCRN or CEN preferred

Description du poste

SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager/ Director (or designee) implements, the Emergency Response Nurse (ERN) supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient undergoing an emergency until the patient is stabilized or transitioned to the appropriate level of care. Utilizes the nursing process in accordance with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, and with consideration of the aging process throughout the lifespan, including all developmental stages, as well as cultural patterns.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 DifferencesPatient and Community Focus and Collaborate

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to emergency situations (Code Blue, Rapid Response, Code Stroke, Code Triage) as delegated by Nursing Leadership to provide critical care assessment and interventions to manage patients in decline until they can be transitioned to the appropriate level of care.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to assess, stabilize, and transition patients in clinical decline to appropriate levels of care (ICU, telemetry, etc.).
• Provides direct patient care utilizing the nursing process, critical care standards, and advance assessment skills.
• Supports nursing staff in managing complex or deteriorating patients, serving as a resource and mentor to clinical teams related to hospital policy and procedures.
• Identifies and communicates opportunities for staff education and clinical skill development; supports newly licensed nurses and orientees.
• Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
• Participates in and leads research and/or quality/performance improvement initiatives related to emergency response and code blue.
• Documents clinical interventions, patient response, and recommendations in the electronic health record as appropriate.
• Participates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of emergency response policies and procedures.
• Supports quality assurance, patient safety, and compliance with regulatory and infection control standards.
• May support audits related to clinical emergencies, universal protocols, and documentation accuracy.
• Assists nursing leadership by providing feedback related to performance assessments, professional development planning, and clinical competencies.
• Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS.
• Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Qualifications:

• Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island, or compact state licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement.
• /a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred, Candidates actively enrolled in a BSN program may be considered.
• Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Certification in Emergency Nursing (CEN) preferred.
• Minimum three years of current clinical experience in critical care nursing, including responding to cardiac arrests and clinical emergencies, in a hospital setting required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Visual and auditory ability to monitor patient status.
• Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.
• Exposed to a patient care environment.
• Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.

UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

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• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and color vision.
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• Must have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance.
• Must be able to maintain dexterity when pulling, pushing, and gripping carts and stretchers.
• Must be physically able to perform CPR.
• Must perform all physical job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

None.

Pay Range

$38.62-$77.22

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

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type

7p-7a, 3x/week. EOW, EOH

Work Shift

Night

Daily Hours

12 hours

Driving Required

No