Registered Nurse, Main OR Post Anesthesia Care Unit - BONUS AVAILABLE

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions—Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group—is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in important discussions about health and end-of-life wishes. CNE is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in efforts to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

Responsibilities

• Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Nursing Supervisor and Physician or designee any patient care problems, changes in condition, or unexpected occurrences.
• Assess patient’s healthcare status based on physical examination, related reports and records, and consultation with appropriate personnel.
• Identify priorities and provide immediate intervention on admission based on intraoperative report and physical assessment.
• Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning, and follow-up examinations if needed; seek feedback to evaluate understanding and document.
• Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information legibly, accurately, and completely.
• Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster, or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• Assist in the orientation of new employees.
• Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when necessary.
• Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals, and striving to achieve them through available resources such as attending seminars, in-services, and reading journals.
• Participate in quality assurance activities.
• Document issues and communicate/consult with the Nurse Manager.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Minimum of three years of job-related experience or equivalent.
• Rhode Island State Licensure.
• Experience must include one year of critical care nursing; PACU experience preferred.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.