Registered Nurse I at Brown Medicine

Cranston, Rhode Island, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

17 Oct, 26

Salary

59.99

Posted On

19 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Direct Patient Care, Nursing Process, Patient Assessment, Discharge Planning, Patient Teaching, Quality Improvement, Cardiac Monitoring, Emergency Care, Triage, CPR, BLS, ACLS/PALS, Wound Care, Clinical Supervision, Case Management, Pediatric Care

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

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. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and 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 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.Competencies:Nurses who are able to show care and compassion for a wide pediatric age range and cultural backgrounds.The ED nurse should be able to determine priority of care based on physical, psychological and social needs as well as factors influencing patient flow through the emergency care system.The ED Nurse should be able to care for patients on cardiac monitors, patients who present with respiratory issues, life threatening medial issues and traumatic injuries.The ED nurse should have the ability to perform focused assessment of chief complaints of each patient in a timely manner.The registered nurse will be able to care for the patient from arrival to admission or facilitate timely discharges. /Job Requirements:Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of RI. BSN preferredCertified 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 settingPrevious high volume clinic experience in an outpatient setting preferredPositive, caring and customer-service-oriented attitude 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:Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.Must have 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.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 have the ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance.Must be able to 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: $35.56-$59.99 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: 3am-3:30 pm; every other weekend/holiday Work Shift: Day Driving Required: No Union: United Nurses And Allied Professional

Responsibilities

Implements and evaluates nursing care for patients from admission to discharge using the nursing process. Provides leadership by supervising ancillary personnel and collaborating with the healthcare team to optimize patient outcomes.