Operational Support Nurse - Pediatric ICU

Summary

Reporting to the Nursing Director, the Operational Support RN, Non-Procedural coordinates resources support for the assigned units, while providing leadership and support to staff.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates and supports the health care team in the delivery of quality and fiscally responsible patient-focused care.
• Collaborates with the health care team to foster communication with patients and their family members to facilitate positive patient outcomes and discharge planning.
• Reports status of unit operations, activities and issues to the Clinical Manager or appropriate discipline.
• Responsible for coordinating with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to prioritize and manage patient flow.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered and makes recommendations for improved individual and unit performance.
• Affixes with the clinical manager, participates in retention efforts. Mentors, coaches, and motivates staff.
• Collaborates with education and professional practice teams to deliver educational needs for team members and nursing units.
• Communicates nursing objectives, standards, and goals to bedside team.
• Co-chairs or chairs a quality initiative for facility wide improvements.
• Participates in the formation and implementation of policy, procedures, and standards, and compliance to TJC standards.
• Maintains an active CEU/Education file.

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.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
• Candidates matriculated into a BSN program will be considered.
• Minimum of 6 months Nursing experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills.
• 2 years of Nursing experience preferred.
• Maintains mandatory skills; remains current in practice and technology.

Pay Range

$83,532.80-$167,044.80

EEO Statement

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