Registered Nurse Inpatient PACU

SUMMARY

Under the general supervision

of the Nurse Manager (or designee), and within hospital and departmental

policies and procedures, the professional registered nurse acts as a patient

advocate in the application of the nursing process. All essential functions performed in this

position reflect the age specific needs of the patients.

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.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Brown University Health employees are

expected to embrace Brown University Health's mission of Delivering health with

care and successfully role model Brown University Health's values of Compassion,

Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions

with patients, customers and one another.

Recognizes and reports

deviations from patient or established norms.

Identifies deviations from established norms not related to chief

patient’s complaints. Reports patient’s

responses to treatment(s), and documents nursing interventions.

Provides basic comfort and

support according to patient needs.

Fosters patient(s) and family participation in achieving optimum level

of patient’s functioning and performing activities of daily living. Sets priorities in individual patient’s

assignments. Seeks guidance and

resources, when necessary, in management of patient care.

Identifies and assesses

emergency situations. Initiates

appropriate response and intervention.

Plans for potential needs during emergency situations.

Defines nursing diagnosis and

expected patient’s outcomes. May modify

nursing plan of care based on diagnosis and/or outcomes. Documents on appropriate nursing assessment

forms.

Implements nursing

interventions and evaluates based on patient’s outcomes. Modifies plan or care accordingly, including

documentation.

The Registered Nurse

maintains knowledge of contemporary, professional nursing practice within the

legal framework of the Rhode Island Nurse Practice Act. Attends training and retraining, as needed,

to maintain current knowledge of hospital and patient’s care practices and

procedures.

Utilizes established

protocols and collaborates with the health team to facilitate therapeutic

interventions and attainment of desired patient outcomes.

Participates in quality

improvement processes and risk management activities. Attends unit-based, or hospital meetings to

facilitate patient care management.

Functions in a cooperative

and productive manner in the work environment.

Integrates complete physical

assessment with nursing assessment, and records reviews in developing a

comprehensive and individualized plan of care.

Follows all documentation

guidelines per policy and procedure.

Maintains quality assurance,

safety, environmental, and infection control in accordance with established

hospital department policies, procedures, and objectives. Maintains safe environment for patients,

visitors, and staff.

Demonstrates self-direction

in maintaining and advancing clinical and professional competency.

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 in each step of the care process.

Provides functional guidance

and direction to LPNs, CNAs, and other licensed personnel, as required.

May assume shift charge

responsibility on an assigned unit.

Responsibility includes maintaining an overview of unit activities and

delegating work responsibilities with equitable assignments. Makes bed and patient assignments, and

assigns primary patients to staff.

Performs other duties as

necessary.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE

Graduate

of a school of nursing, Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred, with current

license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. Conformity to

the Code of Professional Nurses. Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state

of Rhode Island.

consideration of aging processes, human development stages and sensitivity to

cultural diversity in each step of the care process.

Certification

in cardiopulmonary resuscitation upon hire.

EXPERIENCE :

Registered nurses should

develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of

employment. For specialty units, general

nursing experience, appropriate to the specialty, is preferred.

Pay Range:

$35.70-$71.40

EEO Statement:

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location

The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906

Work Type:

M-F 11am-1130pm x days/wk w/call obligations

Work Shift:

Evening

Daily Hours:

12 hours

Driving Required:

Yes