Registered Nurse Ortho Surgery

SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements, supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge, plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role‑model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. 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. Qualifications Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Rhode Island or through the Nurse Licensure Compact. Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status. Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients. Exposed to patient care environment. Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers. Equal Employment Opportunity Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Pay Range $35.56 – $59.99 Location Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Schedule Every other weekend, every other holiday | Shift: Night | Driving Required: No Union United Nurses And Allied Professional #J-18808-Ljbffr Brown University Health