Registered Nurse I- Pediatrics

About the role

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee), the RN 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, the RN plans care 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 role model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence, and to demonstrate the Core Success Factors in daily work.

Core Success Factors

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus
• Collaborate

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care.
• Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities performed by ancillary personnel.
• Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
• Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding patient care outcomes and 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 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

• Demonstrates care and compassion for a wide pediatric age range and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Determines priority of care based on physical, psychological, and social needs, as well as patient flow factors.
• Provides care for patients on cardiac monitors, with respiratory issues, life‑threatening medical conditions, and traumatic injuries.
• Performs focused assessment of chief complaints in a timely manner.
• Manages patient care from arrival to admission or facilitates timely discharge.

Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Rhode Island (or RN licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact).
• BSN preferred.
• Certified Wound Nurse preferred (American Board of Wound Management certification, Certified Wound Specialist (CWS), 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.

Physical Requirements

• Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.
• Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients; must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lb.
• Full range of body motion; ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, lean, and squat for long periods.
• Dexterity for pulling, pushing, and gripping carts and stretchers.
• Ability to perform CPR and other emergency procedures accurately in a fast‑paced environment.
• Vision requirements include close, distance, and color vision; must be able to speak and hear clearly.

Pay

Pay Range: $35.56 – $59.99 per hour.

Schedule

Night shift: 7 pm – 7:30 am; every other weekend/holiday. Driving required. No union.

Location

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