Registered Nurse Medical ICU- Weekend Program

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of Clinical Manager (or designee), renders professional nursing care according to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge, plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care. Participates in planning and implementation of nursing care plan for assigned patients. Provides leadership by delegating, supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel. Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement. Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning. Assesses and Provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs. Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities. Utilizes all available resources to provide quality, cost effective patient care. Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate. Identifies growth needs and Participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations. Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel. Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated . Maintains records and charts, reporting pertinent information regarding patient’s condition, medication given, treatments administered and so forth. Maintains and enhances professional expertise through participation in appropriate educational activities. BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with patients, physicians and other hospital personnel. Visual and aural acuity to monitor patient progress. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. EXPERIENCE: Requires up to one year combined previous related and on-the-job experience. WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT Worked hours required are two (2) consecutive twelve hours shifts every weekend. Some risk in injury from puncture by surgical instruments exposure to infectious wounds; burns from autoclaves and electrical equipment, but hazards minimized through adherence to appropriate established precautionary procedures. Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None. Pay Range: $35.56-$59.99 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.