Respiratory Care Nurse

1 month ago


Providence, Rhode Island, United States Lifespan Full time
Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager, 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 the effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
  • Collaborates with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community services regarding 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.
Requirements
  • Licensure as a 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.
  • 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.

Brown University Health 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, protected veteran, or marital status. Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.



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