Registered Nurse Surgical ICU

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union: United Nurses And Allied Profes

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for Night shift to provide direct patient care under the supervision of the Clinical Manager. You will lead by example, delegate tasks to support staff, and participate in discharge planning while considering age-related and cultural differences.

The role requires RI RN licensure, a nursing degree (BSN preferred), and Basic Life Support; ACLS/PALS may be needed. Shift is 1900-0730 with every other weekend and holiday.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Rhode Island Registered Nurse or compact state RN license.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred; current licensure to practice as RN in Rhode Island.
• Demonstrates knowledge of care for patients across life span with aging considerations.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Leads by delegating, supervising, and coordinating safe nursing care with ancillary staff.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates with healthcare team, patient, family and community services for outcomes.
• Assesses and teaches based on patient and family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research.

Skills

Direct patient care

Leadership

Quality improvement

Patient education

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.

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.

• 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.

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, every other weekend/every other holiday

Work Shift:

Night

Driving Required:

No

Union:

United Nurses And Allied Professional