Coop 4 is a post-surgical/specialty med-surg floor (Telemetry Vascular trauma) that cares for a wide variety of surgical patients as well as internal medicine overflow. The variety of 12 different service lines allows for an incredible learning experience supported by an amazing team. Excellent team environment with supportive management team.
Summary:
Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care.
Provides leadership by delegating supervising and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel.
Evaluates effectiveness of patient care and identifies opportunities for improvement.
Collaborates with the healthcare team patient family and community services regarding the patient care outcome/discharge planning.
Assesses and Provides appropriate teaching based on patient and family needs.
Participates in unit-based quality improvement and research activities.
Utilizes all available resources to provide quality cost effective patient care.
Meets and maintains clinical competencies measured by pre-determined credentialing standards mandatory/safety education and completion of Basic Life Support and ACLS/PALS as appropriate.
Identifies growth needs and Participates in educational opportunities and professional organizations.
Serves as a role model/preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel.
Assumes charge nurse responsibility for the patient care unit as delegated.
Other information:
Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing.
BASIC KNOWLEDGE:
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Location: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence
Work Type: Full Time
Shift: Shift 3
Union: UNAP