Registered Nurse I

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care under supervision and to lead nursing activities on the unit. The role involves delegation, supervision of ancillary staff, and collaboration with the care team to plan for discharge and patient education.

Requirements include RI RN licensure with BSN preferred, NIHSS certification within 3 months, and ongoing stroke education. The position supports a 7am-7:30pm schedule within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in Rhode Island.
• BSN preferred, RN licensure compliance, NIHSS certification within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care under supervision and leadership.
• Delegates, supervises and participates in safe nursing care activities.
• Collaborates with healthcare team for discharge planning and education.
• Engages in quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

RN licensure

BSN preferred

Stroke education

Education

RN license RI

BSN 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.

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.

In Addition To Our Values, All Employees Are Expected To Demonstrate The Core Success Factors Which Tell Us How We Work Together And How We Get Things Done. The Core Success Factors Include

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

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. 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.

Competencies

Search Process Level I:

Wanding Level II

• Personal Belongings confiscated, itemized and secured Intake process Processing patients before going into unit Wanding Paper scrubs Hospital socks Vital signs Breathalyzer/Blood glucose if needed Unit Safety Suicide precautions: Suicide risk assessment Safety checks with patient location every 15 minutes Limiting visitors Initial and ongoing contraband checks/ Environmental checks every 2 hours Education D-pod Net Learning Modules Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Training Competency Testing – Wanding, Safety/Environmental Rounds BLS.

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. Receive their NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire 8 hours of continuing stroke education required annually. UNIT

Specific Job Requirements

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of RI. BSN preferred Certified Wound Nurse preferred (American Board of Wound Management certification preferred, Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) preferred or Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred. Minimum two years’ clinical experience in medical surgical nursing, ambulatory or surgical services in a hospital setting Previous high volume clinic experience in an outpatient setting preferred. Positive, caring and customer-service-oriented attitude 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

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

7am-7:30pm; every other weekend every other holiday

Work Shift

Day

Driving Required

No

Union

United Nurses And Allied Professional