Registered Nurse Medical ICU

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

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking an experienced RN to oversee nursing care from admission to discharge in a Rhode Island hospital setting. You will lead a team, delegate tasks, and ensure adherence to policies and procedures while focusing on patient-centered outcomes and safe care.

The role requires RI RN licensure, with a BSN preferred, and involves night shifts with potential on-call opportunities. You will collaborate across disciplines and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in Rhode Island (RI).
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred; current RI licensure required.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to assigned patients.
• Delegates, supervises and participates in nursing care with ancillary staff for safe care.
• Evaluates patient care effectiveness and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services on discharge planning.
• Assesses needs and provides teaching to patient and family.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
• Uses resources to provide quality, cost-effective care.
• Maintains clinical competencies, BLS and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• Identifies growth needs and participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
• Acts as role model/preceptor to new grads and less experienced staff.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Current RI RN licensure

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.

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.

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 Range

$35.56-$59.99

Location

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

Work Type

1900-0730, every other holiday, every other weekend

Work Shift

Night

Driving Required

No

Union

United Nurses And Allied Professional

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.