Night Shift RN: Patient Care Advocate

Brown Medicine; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health's Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a professional registered nurse to advocate for patients through the nursing process. Under Nurse Manager supervision, you will apply age-specific care and collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires RI RN licensure, CPR certification, and readiness to work night shifts on a 3x12 hour schedule, with every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in Rhode Island to practice per state board.
• Graduate of nursing program with active licensure.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred for this role.
• CPR certification required on hire.
• Ability to deliver care across the life span.

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reports deviations from patient norms; documents interventions.
• Provides basic comfort and supports patient/family involvement.
• Identifies emergencies, initiates response, plans for needs.
• Defines nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes; adjusts plan as needed.
• Implements interventions and evaluates based on outcomes.
• Maintains knowledge of Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act and policies.
• Collaborates with health team to facilitate therapies and outcomes.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities.
• May assume shift charge responsibilities and manage unit workloads.
• Follows documentation guidelines and maintains safety and infection control.

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing (preferred)

RN licensure Rhode Island

Job description

Brown University Health's Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a professional registered nurse to advocate for patients through the nursing process. Under Nurse Manager supervision, you will apply age-specific care and collaborate with the healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

The role requires RI RN licensure, CPR certification, and readiness to work night shifts on a 3x12 hour schedule, with every other weekend and holiday.