Registered Nurse I
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee, the Registered Nurse I implements, supervises, and evaluates nursing care for each patient using the nursing process and following established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission through discharge, care planning considers the aging process across the lifespan, including developmental stages and cultural patterns. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence in their interactions with patients, customers, and colleagues.
Requirements
- Current Registered Nurse licensure in Rhode Island, or Registered Nurse licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care across the lifespan, considering aging processes, human developmental stages, and cultural patterns throughout the care process.
- Meet and maintain clinical competencies and required credentialing, mandatory and safety education, and Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS completion as appropriate.
Nice To Haves
- Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care.
- Provide leadership by delegating, supervising, and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community services regarding patient care outcomes and discharge planning.
- Assess patient and family teaching needs and provide appropriate teaching.
- Participate in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
- Use available resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
- Meet and maintain clinical competencies, mandatory and safety education requirements, and Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS completion as appropriate.
- Identify professional growth needs and participate in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
- Serve as a role model or preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
- Assume charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit when delegated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
