Operational Support Nurse - Pediatric ICU

SUMMARY

Reporting to the Nursing Director, the Operational Support RN, Non-Procedural coordinates resources support for assigned units while providing leadership and support to staff. Employees are expected to model the organization’s values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence and demonstrate core Success Factors:
Instill Trust, Value Differences, Patient and Community Focus, and Collaborate.

• Collaborates and supports the healthcare team in delivering quality, fiscally responsible, patient-focused care throughout the patient’s lifespan.
• Provides/directs nursing care with consideration of aging, developmental and cultural patterns.
• Fosters communication with patients and families to facilitate positive outcomes and discharge planning.
• Reports status of unit operations, activities and issues to the Clinical Manager or appropriate discipline.
• Coordinates with physicians, nursing and ancillary departments to prioritize and manage patient flow.
• Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care and recommends improvements.
• Assists with unit staffing plans to provide fiscally sound, acuity-based staffing patterns.
• Identifies staff educational needs and works with Clinical Managers and Education Coordinators to develop and deliver learning.
• Participates in retention efforts, mentors, coaches and motivates staff.
• Collaborates with education and professional practice teams to deliver educational needs for team members and nursing units.
• Communicates nursing objectives, standards and goals to bedside team.
• Co-chairs or chairs a quality initiative for facility-wide improvements.
• Participates in the formation and implementation of policies, procedures and standards in compliance with TJC standards.
• Maintains an active CEU/Education file.

• Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Rhode Island or in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing required (BSN program matriculation considered).
• Minimum of 6 months nursing experience with demonstrated clinical and leadership skills; 2 years preferred.
• Maintains mandatory skills and remains current in practice and technology.

$83,532.80 – $

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Rhode Island Hospital – 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903.

Shift: Night (7 PM–7:30 AM), weekends/holidays as needed.

Hours:

12 hours. Driving

Required:

No.