Orthopedic OR Nurse - Day Shift with Leadership Roles

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health in Providence, RI, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision, using established nursing processes. The role emphasizes planning from admission to discharge with attention to aging, development, and cultural needs.

You will lead nursing care activities, mentor staff, participate in unit quality improvement, collaborate with the healthcare team, and support discharge planning, patient teaching, and safety education.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Rhode Island or NLC-compliant license
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge to provide care across the life span with aging considerations

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Delegates and supervises nursing care by ancillary personnel.
• Evaluates patient care effectiveness and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services for discharge planning.
• Assesses and provides teaching based on patient/family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research.
• Maintains clinical competencies per credentialing standards and mandatory education.
• Acts as a role model/preceptor to new graduates and less experienced staff.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.

Skills

Direct patient care

Leadership

Teaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Job description

Brown University Health in Providence, RI, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision, using established nursing processes. The role emphasizes planning from admission to discharge with attention to aging, development, and cultural needs.

You will lead nursing care activities, mentor staff, participate in unit quality improvement, collaborate with the healthcare team, and support discharge planning, patient teaching, and safety education.