Neuro Critical Care RN - Night Shift

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shift at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The role emphasizes direct patient care, leadership in nursing activities, discharge planning, and collaboration with families and the care team.

The ideal candidate will hold Rhode Island RN licensure (NLCA/compact) with a BSN preferred and NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire. Ongoing stroke education is required annually and the unit supports professional growth.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Rhode Island or under NLCA/compact recognition as required by state boards.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
• NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire.
• 8 hours of continuing stroke education required annually.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
• Assess and provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
• Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
• Meets and maintains clinical competencies and credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and BLS and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
• Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduates and less experienced personnel.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

Education

RN licensure RI

BSN preferred

NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire

Stroke education 8 hours annually

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shift at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The role emphasizes direct patient care, leadership in nursing activities, discharge planning, and collaboration with families and the care team.

The ideal candidate will hold Rhode Island RN licensure (NLCA/compact) with a BSN preferred and NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire. Ongoing stroke education is required annually and the unit supports professional growth.