Registered Nurse Med-Surg Full Time

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 48,987 - 82,642; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Rhode Island is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care, supervise nursing activities, and participate in quality improvement initiatives. Candidates must hold a valid Registered Nurse license in Rhode Island and preferably a Baccalaureate in Nursing. The position involves working night shifts from 7:00pm to 7:30am, including weekends and holidays. Strong leadership and teaching skills required. Competitive pay range offered.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
• Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of care across all developmental stages.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care.
• Collaborates with healthcare team for discharge planning.

Skills

Patient care

Leadership

Teaching

Quality improvement

Education

Baccalaureate 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.

Core 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.
• Assess and provide 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.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
• Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.

Basic Knowledge

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 & 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

Equal Employment Opportunity 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

7:00pm - 7:30am, including every other weekend and every other holiday

Work Shift

Night

Driving Required

No

Union

United Nurses And Allied Professional