ED RN

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.

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.

COMPETENCIES

• Personal belongings confiscated, itemized, and secured
• Intake process
• Processing patients before going into unit
• Wanding
• Paper scrubs
• Hospital socks
• Vital signs
• Breathalyzer/Blood glucose if needed

UNIT SPECIFIC JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of RI.
• 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.

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.
• 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 in each step of the care process.
• Receive their NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire; 8 hours of continuing stroke education required annually.

UNIT SPECIFIC PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have full range of body motion.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.
• Must be able to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods of time without hindrance.
• 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

LOCATION

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

WORK TYPE

7am-7:30 pm; every other weekend/holiday

WORK SHIFT

Day

DRIVING REQUIRED

No

UNION

United Nurses And Allied Professionals