Registered Nurse Neuro Critical Care

Brown Medicine; Cranston (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health seeks a registered nurse for night shift at Rhode Island Hospital. You will provide direct patient care, supervise staff, and contribute to quality and discharge planning.

The role requires RI RN licensure, NIHSS cert within 3 months, and ongoing stroke education. A baccalaureate in nursing is preferred, with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• RN license in Rhode Island (or eligible).
• NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Stroke education 8 hours annually.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Leads by delegating, supervising, and participating in safe nursing activities.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates with healthcare team, patient, family and community services for discharge planning.
• Provides teaching based on patient/family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research.

Skills

Patient care

Clinical supervision

Staff training

Discharge planning

Education

RN license Rhode Island

Tools

NIHSS Certification

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.

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

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

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:

1900-0730, EOW/EOH

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional