Main 7 A/B is a 31-bed Medical-Surgical Care Unit located in the Main Building of Rhode Island Hospital. Our unit specializes in the care of General Neurology Vascular Neurology and Neurosurgical patients along with Internal Medicine patients. Main 7 provides 24-hour EEG (Electroencephalogram) for epilepsy and seizure monitoring and for patients with other complex neurological conditions. We strive to provide safe compassionate and quality care through staff engagement teamwork and education.

Main 7 is proud to partner with Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University physicians as the only Joint Commission designated Comprehensive Stroke Center in Rhode Island and the only Comprehensive Level 4 epilepsy center in Southeastern New England.

Completion of MAECC/AANN Training Program within 1 year of hire. 

Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Clinical Manager (or designee) implements supervises and evaluates the nursing care of each patient using a nursing process and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures. From admission to discharge plans with consideration of the aging process throughout the life span including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

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.

8 hours of continuing stroke education required annually.

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:

Baccalaureate in Nursing preferred.

Must have current licensure to practice as a Registered Nurse in 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 cultural patterns in each step of the care process.

Receive certificate in Seizure and Epilepsy Healthcare Professional in a Comprehensive Epilepsy Center within one year of hire.

Receive their NIHSS Certification within 3 months of hire and 8 hours of continuing stroke education required annually.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Visual and aural ability to monitor patient status.

Physical ability to assist in lifting and positioning patients.

Exposed to patient care environment.

Physical ability for extensive walking and standing; lifting positioning and pushing patients on stretchers.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None.

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: Rhode Island Hospital USA:RI:Providence

Work Type: Part Time

Shift: Shift 3

Union: UNAP