RN, Respiratory Intermediate Unit – Night Shift

Rhode Island Hospital; Rhode Island; On-site; USD 50,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Rhode Island Hospital seeks a seasoned Registered Nurse to implement and supervise nursing care from admission to discharge, planning for diverse age groups and cultural patterns. This is a night shift on-site role at 593 Eddy Street, Providence.

The position requires RI RN licensure, a BSN preferred, and ongoing competency in life-support skills (BLS, ACLS/PALS) with opportunities to mentor new graduates and participate in quality improvement activities.

Qualifications

• RN licensure in Rhode Island required or via Nurse Licensure Compacts.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
• Current RN licensure to practice in Rhode Island.

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.
• 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.

Skills

Lifespan care knowledge

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred

Job description

Rhode Island Hospital seeks a seasoned Registered Nurse to implement and supervise nursing care from admission to discharge, planning for diverse age groups and cultural patterns. This is a night shift on-site role at 593 Eddy Street, Providence.

The position requires RI RN licensure, a BSN preferred, and ongoing competency in life-support skills (BLS, ACLS/PALS) with opportunities to mentor new graduates and participate in quality improvement activities.