Registered Nurse - Adult ED_UNAP

Brown Medicine•Cranston, RI

3d•$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 while collaborating with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. The role is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, and works a day shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., including every other weekend and holiday. The position has no supervisory responsibility, but may provide functional guidance, training, precepting, and task delegation within the RN scope of practice as assigned. The RN provides direct nursing care, administers medications and treatments, documents care in the electronic health record, monitors patient condition, responds to clinical changes, coordinates care with the interdisciplinary team, and educates patients and families. In the emergency department, the RN safely and promptly assesses and prioritizes patients, maintains competency in emergency department triage including Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assignment, and, in level one trauma centers, applies trauma triage criteria and activation processes. The RN completes required trauma education and demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to care for traumatically injured patients. An ADN and current RN license in good standing in the state(s) of practice are required. American Heart Association BLS is required, along with area-specific certifications as applicable. New graduate nurses must complete the nurse residency program. Required by the end of orientation are ACLS, Safety Care Training (Brown Health Level I), Basic Dysrhythmia/Telemetry, and the Medication Test. TNCC is required within six months of hire at Rhode Island Hospital. Employment is contingent on satisfactory primary-source verification of education, program completion, licensure, and other credentials. The role requires standing and walking for extended periods and the ability to perform the physical activities necessary for nursing care, including assisting with patient mobility and responding to emergencies.

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 as required by the practice area unless an approved exemption is granted and remains on file.
New graduate nurses must complete the nurse residency program.
Demonstrated ability to provide safe patient care, communicate effectively, and function within an interdisciplinary team.
Emergency department triage competency, including Emergency Severity Index (ESI) assignment.
For level one trauma centers, knowledge of trauma triage criteria and activation processes, and the knowledge and skills necessary to care for traumatically injured patients.
By the end of orientation: American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Safety Care Training (Brown Health Level I), Basic Dysrhythmia/Telemetry, and Medication Test.
Within six months of hire: Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required at Rhode Island Hospital.
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and frequently bend, stoop, reach, push, pull, and reposition.
Sufficient strength, mobility, coordination, and dexterity to perform essential nursing functions and safely assist with patient mobility, repositioning, and transfers.
Ability to respond promptly to patient care needs and emergencies, and to use required personal protective and occupational safety equipment.

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 may be considered for current employees in good standing who have completed one year of service.
Prior clinical nursing experience, depending on practice setting.
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 where on-call responsibilities apply.
Precept new colleagues and students.
Assess and prioritize patients across the continuum of emergency care, including emergency department triage and ESI assignment.
Apply trauma triage criteria and activation processes at level one trauma centers, and complete required trauma education.
Perform other duties as assigned.