Nurse, Registered/Per Diem (Formally PD II-OLF)

CharterCARE Health Partners; North Providence (RI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver safe, efficient, and effective care on the patient unit. This role requires collaboration with other health professionals, adherence to legal standards, and personal professional development. Ideal candidates should hold an accredited nursing degree and possess strong clinical skills. Previous experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island RN licensure required.
• 1-2 years previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for safe and effective patient care.
• Documents nursing process on all prescribed forms.
• Develops collaborative relationships with health care team.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Delegation to ancillary staff

Patient and family education skills

Knowledge of aseptic principles

Ability to calculate medication dosages

Skills in organization and priority setting

Customer service skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing School

BSN preferred

Job description

Nurse, Registered/Per Diem (Formally PD II-OLF)

North Providence-RI-02904-United States

Summary:The Registered Nurse is accountable for the provision of safe, efficient and therapeutically effective care on the patient care unit to which they are assigned. Care is delivered in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, legal and regulatory standards. Specific components of the registered nurses role includes: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN documents this nursing process on all prescribed forms. The RN develops and maintains collaborative, professional relationships with other members of the health care team. The RN prioritizes and coordinates the patient’s care with other members of the health care team. Consistent demonstration of all necessary competencies for the position assumed and unit assigned is required. Actively contributes to the evaluation of patient care and nursing practices through continuous quality improvement efforts. Accepts responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the growth of others on the health care team. Fulfills responsibilities as an employee of St. Joseph Health Services of RI.

Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing School, BSN preferred.

Licensure: Current Rhode Island RN licensure required.

Experience: 1-2 years previous experience preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Clinical assessment.
• Delegation to ancillary staff as appropriate to role.
• Patient and family education skills.
• Knowledge of aseptic principles, and the technical skills to perform nursing procedures.
• Ability to calculate medication dosages.
• Skills in organization and priority setting.
• Maintains information confidential (HIPAA)
• Demonstrated customer service skills
• Ability to responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers
• Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams

Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements: Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking, twisting, stretching and reaching. Physical ability involves pushing, pulling and lifting more than 30 lbs.