Registered Nurse I

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

6d•$36 - $60•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered nursing care across the continuum of care in accordance with professional nursing standards, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. The RN uses the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Brown University Health employees are expected to model the values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their work with patients, customers, and colleagues. This role provides emergency-care assessment and prioritization across the continuum of emergency care. The RN must obtain and maintain competency in emergency department triage, including Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assignment. At level one trauma centers, the RN must meet trauma triage and activation requirements, complete required trauma education, and demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for traumatically injured patients. The position is at Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903. The work schedule is 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., including every other weekend and holiday. Driving is not required. The role is represented by United Nurses and Allied Professionals.

Requirements

Graduate of a nursing program approved by the nursing regulatory body in the jurisdiction where the program was located at the time of graduation.
Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
Current Registered Nurse license in good standing in the state(s) of practice; responsible for maintaining required licensure and practice authority.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) required; additional certifications are required as applicable to the area unless an approved exemption is granted and remains on file.
Employment is contingent on satisfactory primary-source verification of required education, program completion, licensure, and other credentials.
New graduate nurses must complete the nurse residency program.
Demonstrated ability to provide safe patient care, communicate effectively, and function within an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the work shift and frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and reposition.
Sufficient strength, mobility, coordination, and dexterity to perform essential nursing functions, including patient assessment, direct patient care, medication administration, clinical procedures, and operation of medical equipment.
Ability to assist safely with patient mobility, repositioning, and transfers using established safe patient-handling practices and appropriate assistive equipment; may need to lift, carry, push, and pull patients, equipment, and supplies.
Ability to respond promptly to patient-care needs and emergency situations.
Ability to work safely in the clinical environment and use required personal protective and occupational safety equipment, including respiratory, eye, skin, and radiation protection when applicable.
Must obtain and maintain competency in emergency department triage, including Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assignment.
For level one trauma centers, must meet trauma triage and activation requirements and complete required trauma education.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a nursing program accredited by a nationally recognized nursing accrediting organization.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from an approved program.
Enrollment in a Graduate Entry Program in Nursing (GPEN) for Brown Health Medical Group will be considered.
A nursing diploma will be considered for current employees in good standing who have completed 1 year of service.
Prior clinical nursing experience, depending on practice setting.
Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) is preferred at entities other than Rhode Island Hospital.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care using the nursing process.
Administer medications and treatments in accordance with policies and orders.
Document care accurately in the electronic health record.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate care.
Monitor patient condition and respond appropriately to clinical changes.
Provide patient and family education appropriate to the setting.
Care for assigned patients based on organizational needs.
Complete licensure, certification, and assigned learning before expiration or due dates.
Provide rotating on-call coverage in areas with on-call responsibilities.
Precept new colleagues and students.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Assess and prioritize patients safely and promptly across the continuum of emergency care.
Obtain and maintain competency in emergency department triage, including Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assignment.
At level one trauma centers, follow trauma triage criteria and activation processes, complete required trauma education, and demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to care for traumatically injured patients.
Complete required orientation certifications and training: PALS, Safety Care Training (Brown Health Level I), Basic Dysrhythmia/Telemetry, and Medication Test.
Complete Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 6 months of hire at Rhode Island Hospital; it is preferred at other entities.
Maintain required licensure and practice authority.
May provide functional guidance, training, precepting, and task delegation within the RN scope of practice and in accordance with organizational policy and applicable regulations, as assigned.