Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic ICU

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 101,893,000 - 171,896,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital in Providence is seeking a Registered Nurse to implement, supervise and evaluate nursing care across the patient lifecycle. Under the Clinical Manager's supervision, you will apply the nursing process from admission to discharge, considering aging and cultural patterns.

This role requires RN licensure in RI, a nursing degree, and a commitment to quality improvement. You will guide staff, participate in education and safety training, and provide discharge teaching to

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or as RN per Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred; current RI RN licensure required; care for patients across lifespan.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Leads by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care with ancillary staff.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates with healthcare team, patient, family and community services on discharge planning.
• Assesses and provides teaching based on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
• Utilizes resources to deliver quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Maintains clinical competencies per credentialing standards and safety education.
• Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
• Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduates and less experienced staff.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities for the unit as delegated.

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements, supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge, plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides direct patient care.
• Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
• Assess and Provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
• Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care.
• Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• Identifies growth needs and Participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
• Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status. Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients. Exposed to patient care environment. Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

Pay Range

$35.56-$59.99

Location

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

Work Type

36H nights, 12 hr shifts (7p-730a), EOW/EOH

Work Shift

Night

Driving Required

No

Union

United Nurses And Allied Professional

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