Professional Nurse 1 Flex

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. This role emphasizes direct patient interaction, leadership in nursing activities, and collaboration with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills, a commitment to quality improvement, and the ability to educate patients and families. If you are passionate about nursing and want to make a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity offers a fulfilling career path in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island.
• Knowledge of providing care across the lifespan.
• Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and evaluates care effectiveness.
• Collaborates with healthcare teams for discharge planning.
• Maintains clinical competencies through certifications.

Skills

Patient Care

Leadership

Quality Improvement

Teaching

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

PALS Certification

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee), the nurse implements, supervises, and evaluates patient care using the nursing process, in accordance with hospital and departmental policies. The role involves care from admission to discharge, considering the aging process, developmental stages, and cultural patterns.

Responsibilities:

1. Provides direct patient care.
2. Provides leadership by delegating, supervising, and participating in safe nursing care activities with ancillary personnel.
3. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
4. Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community services regarding care outcomes and discharge planning.
5. Assesses patient and family needs to provide appropriate teaching.
6. Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
7. Utilizes available resources to deliver quality, cost-effective patient care.
8. Maintains clinical competencies through credentialing standards, safety education, and certifications such as BLS, ACLS, or PALS as appropriate.
9. Identifies professional growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and organizations.
10. Serves as a role model and preceptor for new graduate nurses and less experienced staff.
11. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.

Other Information:

Must hold licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island or in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact.

Basic Knowledge:

• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• Current RN licensure in Rhode Island required.
• Knowledge of providing care across the lifespan, considering aging, development, and cultural patterns.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements:

• Visual and auditory ability to monitor patient status.
• Physical ability to assist with patient lifting and positioning.
• Exposure to patient care environment.
• Ability to walk, stand, lift, and position patients as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

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

Location & Details:

• Location: Rhode Island Hospital, Providence, RI
• Work Type: Part Time
• Shift: Shift 1
• Union: UNAP

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