Perioperative Nurse: Day Shift, OR Care Leader

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health located at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI, seeks a professional Registered Nurse to advocate for patients and apply the nursing process within hospital policies. The role emphasizes age-specific needs and collaborative care with the health team.

Responsibilities include prioritizing patient assignments, documenting interventions, and participating in quality improvement while maintaining current nursing practice knowledge and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Rhode Island (or by NCLEX/compact)
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred
• CPR certification required upon hire
• Ability to provide care across the life span with cultural sensitivity

Responsibilities

• Recognizes and reports deviations from patient care norms and documents nursing interventions.
• Provides basic comfort and support according to patient needs.
• Fosters patient and family participation in achieving optimal functioning.
• Sets priorities in patient assignments and seeks guidance when needed.
• Initiates appropriate response in emergencies and plans for potential needs.
• Defines nursing diagnoses and expected outcomes and implements care plans.
• Maintains knowledge of current nursing practice within Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient advocacy

Communication

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Tools

CPR certification

Job description

Brown University Health located at The Miriam Hospital in Providence, RI, seeks a professional Registered Nurse to advocate for patients and apply the nursing process within hospital policies. The role emphasizes age-specific needs and collaborative care with the health team.

Responsibilities include prioritizing patient assignments, documenting interventions, and participating in quality improvement while maintaining current nursing practice knowledge and professional conduct.