Registered Nurse Intermediate Cardiothoracic Unit

Rhode Island Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intermediate Cardiothoracic Unit. In this role, you will provide direct patient care to cardiothoracic patients under the supervision of the Clinical Manager, implementing nursing care using the nursing process and in accordance with hospital policies and procedures. You will care for patients throughout their hospital stay, from admission to discharge, with consideration of the aging process, developmental stages, and cultural patterns.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care to patients in the intermediate cardiothoracic unit
• Delegate, supervise, and participate 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, patients, families, and community services regarding patient care outcomes and discharge planning
• Assess patient and family needs and provide appropriate teaching
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and research activities
• Utilize available resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care
• Maintain clinical competencies through predetermined credentialing standards, mandatory and safety education, and current Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS certifications as appropriate
• Identify professional 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

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Rhode Island issued by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing, or Registered Nurse licensure in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing
• Current Basic Life Support certification
• Current ACLS/PALS certification as appropriate

Preferred Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing

Physical Requirements

• Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status
• Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients
• Physical ability for extensive walking and standing
• Physical ability to lift, position, and push patients on stretchers
• Exposure to patient care environment

Schedule

• Full-time position, 36 hours per week
• Night shift: 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• 12-hour shifts, every other week (EOW), every other holiday (EOH)

Compensation

• Pay range: $35.56 to $59.99 per hour

Additional Information

• No driving required
• Union position: United Nurses And Allied Professionals
• Location: Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, Rhode Island 02903