Neuro Med-Surg RN - Night Shift Leader & Preceptor

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and lead nursing activities on the patient care unit. The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient and family involvement, and adherence to credentialing standards.

The position requires RI RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS as appropriate, and ongoing education to support stroke care and patient outcomes across lifespan.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred; NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire and 8 hours of stroke education 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 discharge planning.
• Assesses and provides teaching based on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
• Utilizes resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
• Meets and maintains clinical competencies and credentialing standards; completes 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.

Skills

RN licensure RI

BLS

ACLS/PALS

NIHSS Certification

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and lead nursing activities on the patient care unit. The role emphasizes collaboration with the healthcare team, patient and family involvement, and adherence to credentialing standards.

The position requires RI RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/PALS as appropriate, and ongoing education to support stroke care and patient outcomes across lifespan.