Registered Nurse I

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. Shows care and compassion for a wide pediatric age range and cultural backgrounds. Determines priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system. Care for patients on cardiac monitors, patients who present with respiratory issues, life threatening medical issues and traumatic injuries. Performs focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner. Provides care for the patient from arrival to admission or facilitates timely discharges.

QUALIFICATIONS

Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Rhode Island. BSN preferred. Certified Wound Nurse preferred (American Board of Wound Management certification preferred, Certified Wound Specialist (CWS) preferred or Certified Wound, Ostomy and Continence Nurse (CWOCN) preferred). Minimum two years clinical experience in medical surgical nursing, ambulatory or surgical services in a hospital setting. Previous high volume clinic experience in an outpatient setting preferred. Positive, caring and customer-service-oriented attitude. Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or license as an RN in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. 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.

UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must have full range of body motion. Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and color vision. Must be able to speak and hear clearly. Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance. Must maintain dexterity when pulling, pushing, and gripping carts and stretchers. Must be physically able to perform CPR. Must perform all physical job duties accurately in a fast-paced environment with frequent interruption.

PAY RANGE

$34.52-$58.24

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

Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street Providence, Rhode Island 02903

WORK TYPE

3:00 am - 3:30 pm every other weekend/holiday

WORK SHIFT

Day

DRIVING REQUIRED

No

UNION

United Nurses And Allied Professional #J-18808-Ljbffr Lifespan