Weekend Charge Nurse — Patient Care Leader

Lifespan; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 47,554 - 80,231; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Providence is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and lead nursing activities. The candidate must have a Baccalaureate in Nursing and at least a year of medical surgical experience. This role involves assessing patient needs, teaching family members, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Shifts are two consecutive twelve-hour periods every weekend, with a competitive pay range between $34.52 and $58.24 per hour. This position also requires active collaboration with a healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• 1 year of medical surgical experience required.
• Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island.
• Knowledge to provide care throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Delegates, supervises and participates in nursing care activities.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Assesses and provides appropriate teaching based on patient needs.
• Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses.

Skills

Patient care

Leadership in nursing

Collaboration with healthcare team

Quality improvement participation

Teaching based on patient needs

Education

Baccalaureate in Nursing

Job description

A healthcare organization in Providence is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and lead nursing activities. The candidate must have a Baccalaureate in Nursing and at least a year of medical surgical experience. This role involves assessing patient needs, teaching family members, and participating in quality improvement initiatives. Shifts are two consecutive twelve-hour periods every weekend, with a competitive pay range between $34.52 and $58.24 per hour. This position also requires active collaboration with a healthcare team to enhance patient outcomes.