Registered Nurse I

Coop 4 is a Med-Surg Unit (Tele Vascular trauma) that cares for a wide variety of surgical patients as well as internal medicine overflow. The variety of 12 different service lines allows for an incredible learning experience supported by an amazing team. Excellent team environment with very supportive management.

Full-time 36 hours per week night shift every other weekend and holiday. Shifts are 12 & 8 hours (11:00 pm � 7:30 pm or/and 7:00 pm � 7:30 am).

For additional information please contact Maria atmalves11@lifespan.org

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with 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.
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.

Other information:

Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.
Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.
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.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.
Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.
Exposed to patient care environment.
Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting positioning and pushing patients on stretchers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

Major Benefits:

Competitive salary

Comprehensive suite of benefits including medical/dental/vision

Generous Paid Time Off

10 paid holidays

Sick time

401(k) retirement plan with a 6% employer match

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program- up to $3500/year

Student loan debt repayment (full-time employees only)- $75/month

Pet Insurance

Additional family-friendly benefits to support your health and well-being.

Free Parking

Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protectedveteranor marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Rhode Island HospitalUSA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3

Union: UNAP