Med-Surg RN: Night Shift Leader & Care Champion

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital, part of Brown University Health, is seeking an experienced registered nurse to oversee direct patient care, supervise staff, and participate in discharge planning and care improvement. The role emphasizes nursing process, life-span considerations, and adherence to policies.

The night shift requires leadership as a charge nurse when delegated. Applicants must hold RI RN licensure or eligible through compact, preferred a BSN, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Rhode Island or eligible via Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
• Knowledge of nursing care across the life span and cultural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and leadership on unit.
• Delegates, supervises and participates in safe nursing care activities.
• Evaluates patient care effectiveness and identifies improvements.
• Collaborates on discharge planning with care team.
• Provides patient/family teaching based on needs.
• Participates in unit quality improvement and research activities.
• Maintains credentialing standards and mandatory education.
• Serves as role model/preceptor to new graduates and staff.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.

Skills

Direct patient care

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Teaching/precepting

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital, part of Brown University Health, is seeking an experienced registered nurse to oversee direct patient care, supervise staff, and participate in discharge planning and care improvement. The role emphasizes nursing process, life-span considerations, and adherence to policies.

The night shift requires leadership as a charge nurse when delegated. Applicants must hold RI RN licensure or eligible through compact, preferred a BSN, and ongoing professional development.