Registered Nurse HemOnc

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

Job summary

Brown University Health located at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI seeks a registered nurse to implement, supervise and evaluate nursing care across the patient life span. Work includes leadership, teaching, and collaboration with the care team from admission to discharge.

Role requires active RN licensure in RI and ongoing credentialing, with 12-hour day shifts, every other weekend and holidays. The hospital emphasizes equity and compassionate patient care.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred with current RN licensure in Rhode Island.
• Grants/licensing in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact if applicable.
• Mandatory safety education and Basic Life Support with ACLS/PALS as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and lead by delegating to the care team.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient and family on discharge planning.
• Teach and assess patient/family needs; participate in quality improvement.
• Maintain clinical competencies and participate in credentialing standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Clinical supervision

Patient care

Team collaboration

ACLS/PALS readiness

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN)

RN licensure Rhode Island

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.

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 and Equal Employment Opportunity:

Pay Range: $35.56-$59.99 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 and Work Hours:

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: Day Driving Required: No Union: United Nurses And Allied Professional

Company Background:

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.

Commitment to Diversity:

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.

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