About the position
The Registered Nurse is accountable for the provision of safe, efficient and therapeutically effective care on the patient care unit to which they are assigned. Care is delivered in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, legal and regulatory standards. Specific components of the registered nurses role includes: assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. The RN documents this nursing process on all prescribed forms. The RN develops and maintains collaborative, professional relationships with other members of the health care team. The RN prioritizes and coordinates the patient's care with other members of the health care team. Consistent demonstration of all necessary competencies for the position assumed and unit assigned is required. Actively contributes to the evaluation of patient care and nursing practices through continuous quality improvement efforts. Accepts responsibility for personal professional development and contributes to the growth of others on the health care team. Fulfills responsibilities as an employee of St. Joseph Health Services of RI.
Responsibilities
- Provision of safe, efficient and therapeutically effective care
- Assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Documentation of nursing process on prescribed forms
- Development and maintenance of collaborative, professional relationships with health care team members
- Prioritization and coordination of patient care
- Demonstration of necessary competencies for the position and unit
- Contribution to evaluation of patient care and nursing practices
- Acceptance of responsibility for personal professional development
- Contribution to the growth of others on the health care team
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Nursing School, BSN preferred
- Current Rhode Island RN licensure required
- 1-2 years previous experience preferred
- Clinical assessment skills
- Delegation to ancillary staff as appropriate
- Patient and family education skills
- Knowledge of aseptic principles and technical skills to perform nursing procedures
- Ability to calculate medication dosages
- Skills in organization and priority setting
- Maintains confidentiality (HIPAA)
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Ability to consider cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers in service
- Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines
- Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams
