Registered Nurse Neuro Critical Care

Brown-University-Health-1; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 49,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a qualified RN to provide direct patient care on the night shift at 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI. The role includes supervising nursing activities and collaborating with the care team from admission to discharge.

The candidate should hold Rhode Island RN licensure, possess NIHSS within 3 months, and complete BLS/ACLS/PALS as appropriate. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Must hold RN licensure in Rhode Island or in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• NIHSS certification to be obtained within 3 months of hire; 8 hours stroke education required annually.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Demonstrates leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding care outcomes and discharge planning.
• Assesses teaching needs and provides appropriate patient/family education.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.

Skills

Registered Nurse licensure RI

NIHSS Certification

BLS/ACLS/PALS

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.

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.
• 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.

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

Pay Range: $35.56-$59.99

Location: 593 Eddy Street - Bridge - N/A Providence, Rhode Island 02903

Work Type: 0700-1930

Work Shift: Night

Driving Required: No

Union: United Nurses And Allied Professional