Registered Nurse, Stepdown Unit

Care New England Health System•Warwick, RI

15h

About The Position

The Registered Nurse renders professional nursing services, directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients in accordance with the hospital’s philosophy of patient care. The role provides and evaluates patient care, monitors patient conditions, educates patients and families, documents care, collaborates with physicians and other departments, responds to emergencies, and contributes clinical leadership and staff orientation. The nurse may assume charge nurse responsibilities when necessary and is responsible for ongoing professional development.

Requirements

I.V. certification.
Ability to recognize significant cardiac arrhythmias.
Clear understanding of symptoms and clinical findings for myocardial infarction and its complications.
Understanding of the needs of critically ill medical and surgical patients.
Thorough knowledge of patients’ psychological and medical needs and the need to maintain an environment free from noise and anxiety.
Competence in operating resuscitation equipment.
BLS.
Completion of Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS); new graduates must complete ACLS within one year of hire.
Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and the basics of Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping.
Attendance at and completion of the yearly competency fair.
BSN.
Rhode Island state RN licensure.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol; evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed.
Use the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
Monitor assigned patients’ medical conditions and report care problems, changes in condition, or unexpected occurrences to the Nursing Supervisor, Physician, or designee.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment, discharge or transfer planning, and follow-up examinations; seek feedback to evaluate understanding and document it.
Perform nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate with physicians and other departments about patient status and continuity of care.
Respond to cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster, and other emergencies according to established procedures.
Maintain orderly patient medical records and document care and significant information legibly, accurately, and completely.
Provide clinical leadership for other staff and participate in orienting new personnel.
Assume charge nurse responsibilities when necessary.
Take responsibility for professional development by setting goals and using available resources, such as seminars, in-services, and journals.
Perform other related duties as assigned.