Registered Nurse HemOnc

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

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to implement and supervise the nursing care plan across the patient’s stay, from admission to discharge, with consideration of aging and cultural patterns. You will role model compassionate care and collaborate with the health team for optimal outcomes.

The role requires active RN licensure in Rhode Island, a BSN preferred, and ongoing certification in BLS and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Rhode Island required or as per Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
• Ability to provide patient-centered care across life span and cultures.
• Demonstrates knowledge for quality improvement and safety.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care and supervision of care activities.
• Delegates tasks and safeguards safe nursing practices.
• Evaluates patient care effectiveness and identifies improvements.
• Collaborates with healthcare team on discharge planning.
• Provides patient/family teaching based on needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research.
• Maintains credentialing standards and BLS/ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• Serves as a role model/preceptor to new staff; may assume charge nurse duties.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Direct patient care

Patient teaching

Quality improvement

Education

RN licensure in Rhode Island

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred

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.

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.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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 pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• ONS Chemotherapy provider card within 6- 12 months required.
• 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.

Pay Range

$35.56-$59.99

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

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

Work Type

12 hour shifts; 7am- 7:30pm; every other weekend and holiday

Work Shift

Night

Night Driving Required

No

No Union

United Nurses And Allied Professional