Registered Nurse Endoscopy ASC East Providence

BHMG Lifespan Physician Group, Inc., d/b/a Brown Health Medical Group; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a Registered Nurse to implement, supervise and evaluate nursing care from admission to discharge within a comprehensive academic health system.

The role requires RN licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, and at least two years of medical-surgical and telemetry experience, with Endoscopy experience preferred. Daily hours are 8, in Providence, RI with flexible daytime shifts.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in Rhode Island or a participating Nurse Licensure Compact state.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Two years medical-surgical nursing experience with telemetry.
• Endoscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care with the nursing process and coordinate with the health care team.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care from admission to discharge.
• Supervise and delegate nursing tasks to licensed staff and assistants.
• Ensure patient safety and confidentiality; educate patients and families.
• Coordinate discharge planning and community resource referrals.

Skills

Nursing care

Telemetry

BLS

ACLS

Patient education

Education

RN licensure

Job description

SUMMARY

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implement, supervise and evaluate 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 plan with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Consistently applies the corporate values of respect, honesty and fairness and the constant pursuit of excellence in improving the health status of the people of the region through the provision of customer-friendly, geographically accessible and high-value services within the environment of a comprehensive integrated academic health system.
• Is responsible for knowing and acting in accordance with the principles of the Brown University Health Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
• Responsible for the safe delivery of patient care: 1. Provides direct nursing care to patients with complex needs. Implements the steps of the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation) and integrates these activities with all members of the health care team. Delegates and supervises nursing care activities provided by personnel assigned to assist in the provision of nursing care such as, but not limited to, Licensed Practical nurses, Nursing Student Associates, Certified Nursing assistants, Technician, Unit Assistants and Unit Service Coordinators. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care activities and assures compliance to standards. Manages the implementation of therapeutic/diagnostic orders as per policy. Evaluates and communicates to physician patient response and condition changes. Keeps family informed of care status and changes in that status. Coordinates discharge planning for patients, families utilizing hospital and community resources. Teaches patients and families in accordance with standards and patient teaching guidelines. Maintains patient and family confidentiality according to hospital policy. Service as an active patient and family advocate. Documents according to policy and procedure.
• Responsible for emergency and safety conduct. Maintains Basic Life Support certification. Identified cardiopulmonary arrest and initiates CPR. Demonstrates adherence to Universal Precautions, Safety Programs and other infection control measures. Review fire, disaster, and infection control in manual. Demonstrates ability to perform responsibilities in emergency/code situation. Checks emergency equipment. Reports unsafe situations to the Registered Nurse or to the Clinical Manager.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
• Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in another state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Successful completion of the Hospital's Patient Care Delivery Orientation Program, which includes entry level credentialing of selected skills.
• Certified in Basic Cardiac Life Support.
• ACLS certification required.

EXPERIENCE

• Two years’ medical-surgical nursing experience and telemetry experience required.
• Two years Endoscopy experience preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General hospital environment with occasional stressful conditions associated with patient care. Position required frequent standing, walking and sitting.

INDEPENDENT ACTION

Performs independently within department policies and practices. Refers specific complex problems to supervisor where clarification of department policies and procedure may be required.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

None

Pay Range: $35.70-$71.40

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

Location: Brown Health Medical Group - 167 Point Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: M-F flexible hours

Work Shift: Day

Daily Hours: 8 hours

Driving Required: No

As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself.

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