Registered Nurse Med/Surg

Overview 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 that guide how we work together and accomplish tasks, including Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate. Responsibilities Provides direct patient care. Provides leadership by delegating, supervising, and participating in safe nursing care activities performed by ancillary personnel. Evaluates the effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement. Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community services regarding patient care outcomes and 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 predetermined 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. Minimum Qualifications Licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure pursuant to the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred. Current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. 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. Receive NIHSS certification within 3 months of hire. Complete 8 hours of continuing stroke education annually. Work Environment and Physical Requirements Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status. Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients. Exposure to a patient care environment. Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers. Supervisory Responsibilities None. Pay Range $35.56-$59.99 Location Rhode Island Hospital - 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903 Work Type 12 hour shifts; 7pm-7:30am; every other weekend and holiday Work Shift Night Driving Required No Union United Nurses And Allied Professional Equal Opportunity 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr