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Lead Registered Nurse

Lifespan • Full-time • Newport, RI, US • 2w ago

Full-time 36 hours per week -Flexible position with off shifts and occasional weekend shifts

Summary

Under the supervision of the Department Manager oversees the nursing unit during assigned hours. Performs all duties of Staff Nurse. Performs all essential functions with consideration of the age-specific needs of the geriatric and adult. Directs and monitors the daily activities in assigned nursing department to ensure standards of patient care are met. Plans delegates and directs comprehensive nursing care by assigning instructing and leading a team of professional and/or ancillary staff. Serves as clinical and professional resource. Fosters patient and family centered care in accordance with the Lifespan and Newport Hospital�s mission vision values with consideration of the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Responsibilities

Oversees the daily operation of the assigned unit. Responsible for providing care to patients. Assigns and distributes the work of the units in a manner that makes best use of available resources considering the knowledge skills and abilities of each member of the team. Maintains a safe environment of care. Ensures quality care is delivered. Supervises staff and offers guidance and support. Ensures all operational tasks are completed efficiently and on time. Ensures that provider and patient needs are met. Participates with daily multidisciplinary rounds and facilitates patient flow.

Assists with interviews provides input to hiring and orients new staff. Provides professional guidance and assistance to nursing personnel in work activities. Contributes to the performance evaluations of assigned units.

Collaborates with nurse leaders and staff to ensure that Newport Hospital nursing achieves nursing Newport Hospital and Lifespan strategic plan goals (i.e. Joint Commission compliance Magnet designation etc.).

Demonstrates flexibility and innovation to facilitate the changes required to improve operations enhance revenue effectiveness productivity responsiveness and other quality/safety metrics.

Communicates effectively with patients providers families leaders and other healthcare teams.

Performs the duties of Staff Nurse.

Maintains quality assurance safety environmental and infection control standards in accordance with established hospital department policies procedures and objectives.

Other Information

Performs other related duties as required.

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 from a school of nursing and licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island. BSN and certification in area of specialty preferred. National certification in medical/surgical nursing and/or critical care nursing or similar specialty is required within 12 months of hire to this position if not already certified.

Current BLS and ACLS certification. Minimum of 2 to 3 years nursing experience in assigned area. Demonstrated leadership skills.

Responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of contemporary Professional Nursing practice within the legal framework of the Nurse Practice Act.

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

Experience

Minimum of 2 to 3 years nursing experience in assigned area. Demonstrated leadership skills. Must be able to demonstrate competence to participate in interdisciplinary formulation of individual plans of care and to direct monitor and evaluate the nursing care furnished. Must possess a very high level of written electronic and verbal communication skills; the ability to conceptualize develop and effect quality patient services; and commitment to a culture of quality and safety.

Skills And Qualifications

Expert knowledge of best medical/surgical and critical care nursing practices

In-depth understanding of hospital policies and procedures

Effective and professional communication techniques

Critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Excellent organization time management and multitasking abilities

Work Environment And Physical Requirements

Acute care hospital environment. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use safety equipment and protective clothing. Must be able to sit stand squat/kneel for 1-3 hours per day walk 3-7 hours per day lift over 50 lbs with good mechanics twist/bend infrequently. Must be able to use both hands/wrists and perform work that deviates from neutral position and be able to perform fine motor skills. Must have accurate near and far vision 20/20 depth perception and discriminate among colors.

Supervisory Responsibility

Functional supervision of employees. Supervision includes assigning work providing guidance and counsel and input for performance evaluations.

Lifespan 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. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Location: Newport Hospital USA:RI:Newport

Work Type: Full Time

Shift: Shift 1

Union: Non-Union

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