Nurse Operations Leader - Quality & Staffing

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 84,000 - 167,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an Operational Support RN, Non-Procedural, reporting to the Nursing Director. This role coordinates resources and provides leadership to staff, while guiding patient-focused care across the lifespan with attention to aging, development, and culture.

The RN collaborates with the care team to ensure effective discharge planning, prioritizes patient flow with physicians and ancillary staff, and participates in quality improvement programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) required; Master’s in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred. Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered.
• Current RN license in applicable state(s); in good standing.
• BLS certification required;

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resources and supports for assigned units under the Nursing Director.
• Collaborates with health care team to communicate with patients and families for positive outcomes and discharge planning.
• Reports status of unit operations to Clinical Manager or appropriate discipline.
• Prioritizes and manages patient flow with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate care effectiveness.
• Assists with unit staffing plans to provide fiscally sound, acuity-based staffing patterns.
• Identifies staff educational needs and facilitates learning with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators.
• Co-chairs or chairs quality initiatives for facility-wide improvements.
• Delivers educational needs for team members and nursing units; communicates objectives and goals to bedside team.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN)

Master’s in Nursing, Education, or related field

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking an Operational Support RN, Non-Procedural, reporting to the Nursing Director. This role coordinates resources and provides leadership to staff, while guiding patient-focused care across the lifespan with attention to aging, development, and culture.

The RN collaborates with the care team to ensure effective discharge planning, prioritizes patient flow with physicians and ancillary staff, and participates in quality improvement programs.