Summary:

Under the direction of the Nursing Director for an assigned shift plan delegate and direct comprehensive nursing care by assigning instructing and leading a team of professional and/or ancillary staff. Possesses the qualifications of the Clinical II nurse along with duties and responsibilities. Performs other duties as designated by the Nursing Director and serves as a clinical resource.

Non-exempt non-supervisory employees (employees paid on an hourly basis) who commit to a flex schedule of 48 hours per week. Scheduled hours may be flexed down up to 12 hours per week based on hospital need. The Float Pool Flex RN works their assigned weekend and every other holiday. Temporary unit assignments may be requested to fill vacancies LOAs etc. This position will be ineligible for earned time holiday pay jury duty pay and bereavement pay.

Responsibilities:
Assigns coordinates and monitors work of unit personnel to ensure patients receive necessary quantity and quality of care and that daily objectives are met


Does high level of patient assessment and ensures that plan of care and competent staff are assigned appropriately.


Provides Nursing Director and/or designee with report on all critically ill patients or unusual events.


Enhances productivity by assessing daily workload and capabilities of individuals and utilizes personnel efficiently. 


Adjusts staff assignments for unscheduled staff absences or special needs.


Arranges for staff replacement and overtime authorization to meet unexpected or unusual demands of volume or case acuity as requested


Nursing Process
Demonstrates competency in the key functions of the Registered Nurse Clinical II position description.


Communications
Develops and maintains open and effective communication with nursing staff physicians and other care providers on the unit and builds and maintains constructive relationships throughout the hospital


Collaborates with Nursing Director for effective scheduling of staff on assigned shift.


Reports to Nursing Director on attendance and punctuality. 


Provides input for performance evaluations.


Reports on-line occurrence reports requiring immediate attention to Nursing Director and/or Administrative Coordinator.


Consults with Nursing Directors and/or Administrative Coordinator on unusual or difficult technical personnel and administrative problems.

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:

Graduate of a school of nursing Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred with current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island.

Conformity to the Code of Professional Nurses.

Understanding of the provisions of the Nurse Practice Act of the state of Rhode Island.

Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span with consideration of aging processes human development stages and sensitivity to cultural diversity in each step of the care process.

Current BLS required. Current ACLS and PALS required for Emergency Department. Certification preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

Registered nurses should develop general proficiency as a staff nurse within three months of employment.

For specialty units general nursing experience appropriate to the specialty is preferred.

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.   Brown University Health is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 3

Union: Non-Union

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