Operational Support Nurse

Operational Support RN (Operational Support Nurse)

Reporting to the Nursing Director, the Operational Support RN (OS RN) coordinates resources and provides support for assigned units, ensuring high‑quality, fiscally responsible patient care across the patient life span with attention to the aging process, developmental and cultural patterns. The role models Brown University Health values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and contributes to core Success Factors:
Instill Trust and Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

• Collaborate and support the healthcare team in delivering quality, patient‑focused care across the patient lifespan.
• Facilitate communication with patients and families to achieve positive patient outcomes and discharge planning.
• Report unit operations status, activities, and issues to the Clinical Manager or appropriate discipline.
• Coordinate with physicians, nursing, and ancillary departments to prioritize and manage patient flow.
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement programs, evaluate effectiveness of care, and recommend improvements.
• Assist in unit staffing plans to ensure fiscally sound and acuity‑based staffing patterns.
• Identify staff educational needs and work with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators to develop and deliver learning.
• Participate in retention efforts, mentor, coach, and motivate staff.
• Collaborate with education and professional practice teams to deliver educational needs for team members and nursing units.
• Communicate nursing objectives, standards, and goals to bedside team.
• Co‑chair or chair a quality initiative for facility‑wide improvements.
• Participate in the formation and implementation of policy, procedures, and standards, and ensure compliance with TJC standards.
• Maintain an active CEU/education file.

• Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island or via the Nurse Licensure Compact.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required (BSN matriculated students considered).

• Minimum of 6 months nursing experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; 2 years preferred.

• Maintains mandatory skills; remains current in practice and technology.

$81,889.60 – $

Brown University Health is an Equal Opportunity 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.

Newport Hospital – 11 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840

Full‑time, 7 p‑7 a, every other weekend and holiday

Night

8 hours

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