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Job Summary
POSITION IS BONUS ELIGIBLE
Responsible for planning and providing nursing care to patients according to AORN Standards of Nursing Practice and Hospital policies and procedures.
Duties & Responsibilities
Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.
Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Nursing Supervisor and Physician or designee any patient a=care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.
Assess patient's healthcare status based upon physical examination, related reports and records and consultation with appropriate personnel.
Identify priorities and provide immediate intervention on admission based on intraoperative report and physical assessment.
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.
Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.
Communicate with physicians and other departments to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.
Maintain patient's medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information. , legibly, accurately and completely.
Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
Assist in the orientation of new employees.
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.
Assume charge nurse responsibilities when necessary.
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.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Participate in quality assurance activities. Document issues and communicate/consult with the Nurse Manager
Requirements
Graduation from an accredited nursing program and a minimum of three years job-related experience or equivalent is required. RI State Licensure is also required. Experience must include one year critical care nursing, PACU experience preferred. BLS and ACLS required.
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.
EEO Statements
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
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Worksite address
warwick, RI, 02888, US
Who can apply
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