Registered Nurse Cardiothoracic ICU
About The Position
Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee), the Registered Nurse implements, supervises, and evaluates nursing care for each patient using the nursing process and established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission through discharge, care is planned with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including developmental stages and cultural patterns. The position provides direct patient care and leadership in safe nursing care activities, evaluates care effectiveness, collaborates with the healthcare team and patient’s support network, and participates in unit quality improvement and research. The nurse maintains clinical competencies and required education, supports the professional development of colleagues, and may assume charge nurse responsibilities as delegated. The role is based at Rhode Island Hospital in Providence and is scheduled for 36 hours per week in 12-hour shifts, including every other weekend and every other holiday. The posting lists the work shift as night.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Rhode Island, or licensure under the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
- Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to care for patients throughout the life span, considering aging processes, human developmental stages, and cultural patterns.
- Maintain clinical competencies and complete mandatory and safety education, including Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
- Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients; extensive walking and standing; and lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.
- Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.
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 and provide teaching based on patient and family needs.
- 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 completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
- Identify growth needs and participate in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
- Serve as a role model and preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
- Assume charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
