Per DIem RN

Under the direction of the Nursing Director, for an assigned shift, plan, delegate and direct comprehensive nursing care by assigning, instructing, and leading a team of professional and/or ancillary staff. Possesses the qualifications of the Clinical II nurse along with duties and responsibilities. Performs other duties as designated by the Nursing Director and serves as a clinical resource.

Responsibilities

• Assigns, coordinates, and monitors work of unit personnel to ensure patients receive necessary quantity and quality of care, and that daily objectives are met.
• Performs high level of patient assessment and ensures that plan of care and competent staff are assigned appropriately.
• Provides Nursing Director and/or designee with report on all critically ill patients, or unusual events.
• Enhances productivity by assessing daily workload and capabilities of individuals, and utilizes personnel efficiently.
• Adjusts staff assignments for unscheduled staff absences or special needs.
• Arranges for staff replacement and overtime authorization to meet unexpected or unusual demands of volume or case acuity as requested.
• Demonstrates competency in the key functions of the Registered Nurse Clinical II position description.
• Communicates, develops and maintains open and effective communication with nursing staff, physicians and other care providers on the unit and builds and maintains constructive relationships throughout the hospital.
• Collaborates with Nursing Director for effective scheduling of staff on assigned shift.
• Reports to Nursing Director on attendance and punctuality.
• Provides input for performance evaluations.
• Reports online occurrence reports requiring immediate attention to Nursing Director and/or Administrative Coordinator.
• Consults with Nursing Directors and/or Administrative Coordinator on unusual or difficult technical, personnel and administrative problems.

Requirements

• 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.
• Graduate from a school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
• Minimum of 6 months to one-year experience in an acute health care setting.
• Current CPR Certification.
• Current ACLS certification or must obtain within first six months of employment (BHU and Rehab Nursing exempt from ACLS).

Pay

$35.70-$71.40 per hour

Schedule

• Monday-Friday, 0800-1700
• Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required
• Work Shift: Day

Location: 148 West River Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02904

Driving Required: Yes