Registered Nurse - Progressive Care/Step Down Unit

Rhode Island Medical Society; Woonsocket (RI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a renowned acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI, committed to quality and compassion. As a Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering safe patient care, utilizing your expertise in assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you can make a real impact on patient lives. If you have a passion for nursing and a commitment to excellence, this is the perfect opportunity for you to grow your career in a respected healthcare facility.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid State Registered Nurse License.
• BLS and ACLS certifications are required.
• Experience in acute care hospital preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe patient care utilizing the nursing process.
• Communicate with physicians about changes in patient condition.
• Guide patient/family teaching and activities of nursing personnel.

Skills

Patient Care

Assessment

Planning

Implementation

Evaluation

Communication

Education

Current valid State Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Completion of Critical Care Course

Tools

BLS (AHA) certificate

ACLS (AHA) certificate

Job description

Overview

At Landmark Medical Center, our dedicated team of professionals is committed to our core values of quality, compassion, and community. As a member of Prime Healthcare, Landmark Medical Center is actively seeking new members to join its award-winning team!

Landmark Medical Center is a 214-bed acute care hospital in Woonsocket, RI. The hospital has been “A” rated for patient safety by The Leapfrog Group and has received numerous Healthgrades awards for patient safety excellence, heart care, and orthopedics. Originally known as the "Woonsocket Hospital," Landmark Medical Center has been serving the communities of northern Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts since 1873. Learn more at www.landmarkmedical.org.

Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the delivery of safe patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Provides direct patient care within the scope of practice. The Registered Nurse also directs and guides patient/family teaching and activities of other nursing personnel while maintaining standards of care in the DOU. The Registered Nurse is directly responsible and accountable for the care given to his/her assigned patients. He/She communicates with the physician about changes in the patients' clinical condition, including hemodynamic monitoring, results of diagnostic studies, abnormal results, and symptomatology. Is able to respond quickly and accurately to changes in condition and/or response to treatment. Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.

Qualifications

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, TRAINING

1. Current valid State Registered Nurse License
2. Completion of Critical Care Course preferred
3. Current BLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
4. Current ACLS (AHA) certificate within 30 days upon hire and maintain current preferred.
5. Minimum of one-year experience as a staff RN in an acute care hospital; critical care experience preferred.
6. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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