Ortho Surgery Nurse - Day Shift Lead

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care within Rhode Island Hospital. You will lead nursing activities, supervise staff, and participate in discharge planning with the healthcare team.

The role requires current RI RN licensure and indicates BSN is preferred, with opportunities for teaching and professional development. This is an on-site bedside nursing position with weekend and holiday rotations.

Qualifications

• RI RN licensure is required by the RI Board of Nursing.
• Current RI RN license is required.
• Knowledge of care across lifespan with aging considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Leads by delegating and supervising nursing activities.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Coordinates discharge planning with healthcare team, patient, and family.
• Delivers teaching based on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient education

Precepting/mentoring

Quality improvement

Team leadership

Education

RN licensure in RI

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS

PALS

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care within Rhode Island Hospital. You will lead nursing activities, supervise staff, and participate in discharge planning with the healthcare team.

The role requires current RI RN licensure and indicates BSN is preferred, with opportunities for teaching and professional development. This is an on-site bedside nursing position with weekend and holiday rotations.