Emergency Response Registered Nurse

TMH The Miriam Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 52,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking an Emergency Response Nurse to supervise and evaluate care for patients in emergencies until stabilization or transfer. You will apply the nursing process per hospital policy and uphold Browns University Health values in daily practice.

The role requires ARI RN licensure, with BSN preferred and CCRN/CEN certifications desired; minimum of three years in critical care and experience with cardiac arrests and emergencies.

Qualifications

• RN license in Rhode Island or compact state required/approved.
• BSN preferred; candidates enrolled in BSN may be considered.
• CCRN or CEN certification preferred.
• Minimum three years of critical care nursing experience.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergencies (Code Blue/Rapid Response/Code Stroke) to provide critical care.
• Stabilize and transfer patients to appropriate levels of care (ICU/telemetry).
• Deliver direct patient care using the nursing process and critical care standards.
• Support nursing staff, mentor new graduates, and promote skill development.
• Lead and participate in quality improvement and emergency policies.
• Document interventions and patient responses in the electronic health record.

Skills

Critical care nursing

Nursing process

Mentor staff

Education

RN license in RI or Compact state

BSN preferred

Job description

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, 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 Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

RESPONSIBILITIES:

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:

Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island, or compact state licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement. 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:

background-color: transparent; -webkit-text-fill-color: unsetMust have full range of body motion. 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.

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:

36-hour/week, 12-hour shifts 7p-730a, Every other weekend & holiday

Work Shift:

Night Daily Hours: 12 hours

Driving Required:

No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission