Trauma PI Nurse

SUMMARY

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
• Does 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

Nursing Process

• Demonstrates competency in the key functions of the Registered Nurse Clinical II position description

Communications

• 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 on-line 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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 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 RANGE

$35.70-$71.40

LOCATION

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

WORK TYPE

M-F 8-5

WORK SHIFT

Day

DAILY HOURS

Per Diem - As required

DRIVING REQUIRED

No