Registered Nurse - Day Shift, Charge Nurse Leader

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health's Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a dedicated nurse to implement, supervise, and evaluate nursing care across the patient life span. Under the clinical manager, you will lead direct patient care, delegate to staff, and ensure adherence to policies and safety standards.

The role requires RI RN licensure; a Baccalaureate in Nursing is preferred. You will participate in unit-based quality improvement and serve as a role model for new graduates.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Rhode Island required.
• Current nursing license in good standing.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

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.
• Assesses 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 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.

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred

Job description

Brown University Health's Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a dedicated nurse to implement, supervise, and evaluate nursing care across the patient life span. Under the clinical manager, you will lead direct patient care, delegate to staff, and ensure adherence to policies and safety standards.

The role requires RI RN licensure; a Baccalaureate in Nursing is preferred. You will participate in unit-based quality improvement and serve as a role model for new graduates.