Operational Support RN

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 to coordinate resources and support for assigned units under the Nursing Director. This role provides leadership to staff and role models the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in daily patient care.

The RN will collaborate with the care team to prioritize patient flow, participate in quality improvement, and support retention efforts while maintaining mandatory skills and

Qualifications

• BSN required; Master’s in Nursing, Education, or related field preferred (candidates in BSN program considered).
• Current RN license in applicable state(s) in good standing.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resources support for assigned units under the Nursing Director.
• Lead and mentor nursing staff; role model organizational values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence).
• Collaborate with health care team to prioritize and manage patient flow and discharge planning.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate care effectiveness.
• Assist with staffing plans and staff education to ensure acuity-based staffing.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Team collaboration

Patient-focused care

Education

BSN

Master’s in Nursing or related field preferred

Job description

Summary

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.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

Core Success Factors

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

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 performanceAssist 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

MINIMUM 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;

Experience

Minimum of 6 months Nursing experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills. 2 years of Nursing experience preferred. Maintains mandatory skills; remains current in practice and technology.

Pay Range

$83,532.80-$167,044.80

EEO Statement

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type

40 hours per week, 3 12 hour shifts and 4 hours of quality time, every 3rd weekend and holiday

Work Shift

Day

Daily Hours

12 hours

Driving Required

No