Registered Nurse, Stepdown Unit

Job Summary

POSITION IS BONUS ELIGIBLE Responsible for rendering professional nursing services, either directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities

• 1.
• Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol.
• Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.
• 2.
• Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
• 3.
• Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Nursing Supervisor, Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
• 4.
• Educate patients/family regarding condition, treatment, discharge/transfer planning and follow up examinations if needed.
• Seek feedback from patients/family to evaluate understanding and document.
• 5.
• Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
• 6.
• Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
• 7.
• Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• 8.
• Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.
• 9.
• Provide clinical leadership for other staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.
• 10.
• Assume charge nurse responsibilities when necessary.
• 11.
• Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in services and/or reading journals.
• 12.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1.
• I.V. certification.
• 2.
• The ability to recognize all significant cardiac arrhythmia.
• 3.
• A clear understanding of symptoms and clinical findings for myocardial infarction and its complications.
• 4.
• An understanding of the needs of the critically-ill medical and surgical patient.
• 5.
• A thorough knowledge of the psychological as well as the medical needs of the patient and the need to maintain an environment free from noise and anxiety.
• 6.
• Competence in the operation of all resuscitation equipment.
• 7.
• BLS 8.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support completion.
• New graduates will complete ACLS within one year of hire.
• 9.
• Knowledge of hemodynamic monitoring and basic for Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumping.
• 10.
• Attendance and completion of yearly competency fair.
• 11.
• BSN 12.
• RI state RN licensure

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

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