Surgical ICU RN — Night Shift Charge Nurse & Direct Care

Brown University Health; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown University Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care and lead nursing activities on our Rhode Island Hospital unit. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating care plans, and contributing to discharge planning with the care team.

Ideal candidates hold RI RN licensure, prefer a Baccalaureate in Nursing, and are committed to ongoing professional development, patient education, and adherence to safety standards while supporting a diverse patient population.

Qualifications

• Current RN licensure in Rhode Island as required.
• Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Leads by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing activities.
• Evaluates care effectiveness and identifies improvement opportunities.
• Collaborates with the care team, patient, family and community services for outcomes.
• Assesses and provides patient/family teaching as needed.
• Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research.
• Utilizes resources to deliver quality, cost-effective care.
• Maintains clinical competencies and required certifications.
• Identifies growth needs and pursues education and professional development.
• Serves as a preceptor to new graduates and junior staff.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as delegated.

Skills

Direct patient care

Delegation leadership

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Rhode Island RN license

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred

Job description

Brown University Health is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care and lead nursing activities on our Rhode Island Hospital unit. The role involves supervising staff, coordinating care plans, and contributing to discharge planning with the care team.

Ideal candidates hold RI RN licensure, prefer a Baccalaureate in Nursing, and are committed to ongoing professional development, patient education, and adherence to safety standards while supporting a diverse patient population.