RN- Orthopedics

South County Hospital; Wakefield (RI); On-site; USD 48,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

South County Health is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Endoscopy Department. The role coordinates nursing care for patients and supports patient/family teaching while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Valid Rhode Island RN licensure and BLS are required, with 1 year of acute care nursing experience. BSN is preferred, and the hospital emphasizes professional development and excellent patient safety.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an Accredited School or College of Nursing.
• Current or pending licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island.
• BLS from AHA.
• Minimum of 1 year acute care nursing experience.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates total nursing care for patients in the Endoscopy Department.
• Participates in patient and family teaching and education.
• Provides leadership by collaborating with the multi-disciplinary team.
• Delivers care using the Nursing Process: Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Implementation and evaluation.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Patient education

Team collaboration

BLS certification

Education

RN license Rhode Island

BSN preferred

Job description

South County Health is an independent, non-profit healthcare system offering a comprehensive range of advanced inpatient, outpatient and home health services. Accredited by The Joint Commission (TJC),SCH is made up of South County Hospital, South County Home Health, and South County Medical Group. South County Health has received numerous distinctions for patient care and safety over the years, which have included a 5-star rating on HCAHPS scores, a 5-star rating by CMS for overall hospital quality, and A’s for hospital quality and patient safety by The Leapfrog Group. Having celebrated over100 years of service to southern Rhode Island, South County Health offers an exceptional opportunity to provide our patients with the best care possible while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. We offer competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package which includes, health, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 403b, PTO, and a broad range of career development benefits and opportunities.

Job Summary:

Coordinates total nursing care for patients, participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working collaboratively with the multi-disciplinary approach in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the Endoscopy Department setting. Provides comprehensive care for the life span of patients, where applicable. Effectively delivers patient care through Nursing Process of Assessment, Planning, Intervention, Implementation and evaluation.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduate of an Accredited School or College of Nursing, current or pending licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or in another state that participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, BLS from AHA and previous.BLS from AHA and a minimum of 1 year acute care nursing experience required. BSN preferred.

Pay Range:

$35.20- $50.00

South County Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.