Registered Nurse Med/Surg Days

RIH Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

RIH Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, RI is seeking a nurse under the Clinical Manager's supervision to implement, supervise, and evaluate nursing care using the nursing process, from admission to discharge, with attention to aging and cultural differences.

The role involves leadership by delegating and guiding nursing staff, collaborating with the healthcare team and families, and participating in quality improvement and education.

Qualifications

• Current Rhode Island RN license or eligibility for licensure by endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred; strong clinical foundation required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision.
• Provide leadership by delegating and supervising care.
• Evaluate patient care effectiveness and identify improvements.
• Collaborate with healthcare team, patients, families and community services.
• Provide teaching based on patient/family needs.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Direct patient care

Delegation

Teaching

Clinical assessment

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

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. 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

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.
• 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.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None.

PAY AND LOCATION

• Pay Range: $35.56-$59.99
• Location: Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903
• Work Type: every other weekend/ every other holiday
• Work Shift: Day
• Driving Required: No
• Union: United Nurses And Allied Professional

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

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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