RN Med/Surg — Night Shift Lead & Patient Care Champion

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

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The role emphasizes leadership, supervision of staff, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, maintaining clinical competencies, and participating in unit-based quality initiatives. Night shifts, 12-hour rotations, and weekend/holiday coverage are required.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in RI or Nurse Licensure Compact
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred
• Knowledge to care for patients across lifespan and cultures

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Leads by delegating and supervising safe nursing activities.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and identifies improvements.
• Collaborates with healthcare team, patient and family on discharge planning.
• Provides teaching based on patient/family needs.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research.
• Utilizes resources for quality, cost-effective care.
• Maintains credentialing and safety education requirements.
• Serves as role model/preceptor to new staff.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Direct patient care

Collaboration

Teaching

Quality improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (preferred)

RN licensure Rhode Island

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence. The role emphasizes leadership, supervision of staff, discharge planning, and collaboration with the care team to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities include teaching patients and families, maintaining clinical competencies, and participating in unit-based quality initiatives. Night shifts, 12-hour rotations, and weekend/holiday coverage are required.