Critical Care Registered Nurse

Company: Brown University Health
Location: Providence
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:

The Critical Care Registered Nurse is a vital member of the medical team responsible for delivering exceptional patient care in a fast-paced and dynamic environment. Under the guidance of the Clinical Manager, this nurse will implement, supervise, and evaluate patient care plans using a nursing process and adhering to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide direct patient care, prioritizing their needs and well-being.
• Lead by example, delegating, supervising, and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of patient care and identify opportunities for improvement, collaborating with the healthcare team, patient, family, and community services.
• Assess and provide appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
• Participate in unit-based quality improvement and research activities, utilizing all available resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care.
• Meet and maintain clinical competencies, adhering to pre-determined credentialing standards, mandatory/safety education, and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
• Identify 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.Requirements:
  
  This role requires a Baccalaureate in Nursing (preferred) and current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. At least one year of critical care experience is necessary.Work Environment and Physical Requirements:
  
  This position demands visual and aural ability to monitor patient status, physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients, and exposure to a patient care environment. The nurse must also be able to perform extensive walking and standing, lifting, positioning, and pushing patients on stretchers.Equal Opportunity Employer:
  
  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.

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