Operational Support Nurse

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Providence, Rhode Island, is seeking an Operational Support RN, Non-Procedural to coordinate resources and support nursing staff. This full-time role requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and at least three years of clinical experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership skills and participate actively in quality improvement initiatives, ensuring effective patient care and outcomes while mentoring team members.

Qualifications

• Must have licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island or under the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• A minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience is required.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and current practice awareness.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates resources and provides support to nursing staff.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams for patient care and discharge planning.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs.

Skills

Clinical skills

Leadership

Communication

Patient care

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

Summary

Critical Care

Reporting to the Nursing Director, the Operational Support RN, Non-Procedural coordinates resources support for the assigned units, while providing leadership and support to staff.

Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Operational Support RN, Non-Procedural (OS RN) collaborates and supports the health care team in the delivery of quality and fiscally responsible patient-focused care as evidenced by providing/directing nursing care throughout the patient's life span with consideration of the aging process, developmental and cultural patterns in each step of the nursing process.

Collaborates with the health care team to foster communication with patients and their family members to facilitate positive patient outcomes and discharge planning. Reports status of unit operations, activities and issues to the Clinical Manager or appropriate discipline.

Responsible for coordinating with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to prioritize and manage patient flow Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered and makes recommendations for improved individual and unit performance

Assist with unit staffing plans to provide fiscally sound and acuity-based staffing patterns. . Identifies staff educational needs and works with the Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators to develop and deliver learning.

In collaboration with the clinical manager, participates in retention efforts. Mentors, coaches, , and motivates staff.

Collaborates with education and professional practice teams to deliver educational needs for team members and nursing units Communicate nursing objectives, standards, and goals to bedside team.

Co-chair or chair a quality initiative for facility wide improvements.

Participates in the formation and implementation of policy, procedures, and standards, and compliance to TJC standards.

Maintains an active CEU/Education file.

Qualifications

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing required. Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered.

Minimum of 3 years relevant experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. Maintains mandatory skills; remains current in practice and technology.

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, sexual orientation, ancestry, genetics, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location

The Miriam Hospital, USA:RI:Providence

Work Type

Full Time

Shift

Shift 3

Union

Non-Union