PerDiem Registered Nurse Endoscopy ASC East Providence

Brown Medicine

3d•$36 - $71

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager or designee, the Registered Nurse implements, supervises, and evaluates patient nursing care using the nursing process and following hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Care planning extends from admission through discharge and considers aging, developmental stages, and cultural patterns across the lifespan. Employees are expected to model Brown University Health’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence. The role provides safe, direct nursing care, coordinates with the healthcare team, and supports patients and families through education, advocacy, confidentiality, and discharge planning. The nurse also maintains readiness for emergency and safety situations, including CPR, infection control, and emergency-equipment checks. The position works independently within departmental policies and refers complex policy or procedure questions to a supervisor. There is no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse licensure in Rhode Island or another state participating in the Nurse Licensure Compact.
Successful completion of the hospital’s Patient Care Delivery Orientation Program, including entry-level credentialing of selected skills.
Basic Cardiac Life Support certification.
ACLS certification.
Two years of medical-surgical nursing experience.
Telemetry experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills to care for patients with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns.
Ability to perform the role’s physical requirements, including frequent standing, walking, and sitting.

Nice To Haves

Two years of Endoscopy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Apply the organization’s values and act in accordance with its Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.
Provide direct nursing care to patients with complex needs.
Implement the nursing process, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation, in coordination with the healthcare team.
Delegate and supervise nursing care activities performed by assigned personnel.
Evaluate patient care activities and ensure compliance with applicable standards.
Manage implementation of therapeutic and diagnostic orders according to policy.
Evaluate and communicate patients’ responses and changes in condition to physicians.
Keep families informed about patients’ care status and changes.
Coordinate discharge planning with patients and families using hospital and community resources.
Teach patients and families according to standards and patient-teaching guidelines.
Maintain patient and family confidentiality and serve as an active patient and family advocate.
Document care according to policy and procedure.
Maintain Basic Life Support certification, identify cardiopulmonary arrest, and initiate CPR.
Follow Universal Precautions, safety programs, and infection-control measures.
Review fire, disaster, and infection-control procedures in the manual.
Demonstrate ability to perform responsibilities during emergency or code situations and check emergency equipment.
Report unsafe situations to a Registered Nurse or Clinical Manager.