Registered Nurse PD A Off-Shift

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

Per Diem A Off-Shift employees must be available to work at least 24 hours every four weeks Individual departments may require Per Diem A employees to work some or all of their hours on weekends

Per Diem A Off-Shift employees are paid an all-inclusive hourly rate and shall not be paid shift or weekend differentials, special premiums or bonuses for hours worked

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organizations 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 RESPONSIBLITIES: Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another

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 BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred Minimum one (1) year of inpatient nursing experience

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

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None Pay Range: - 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: Greatest need Work Shift: Variable Driving Required: No Union: United Nurses And Allied Professional