Nurse, Registered (12 Hour)-OLF

Summary:##The#Registered Nurse (RN) is accountable for providing patient and family centered care that is safe, efficient,#timely#and effective.##The RN partners with the patient and family to determine individual patient preferences needs and values and ensures that patient values guide all clinical decisions.# The RN uses clinical#expertise#to integrate physical assessment findings with the patient and family preferences to#establish#mutual care goals and a plan to deliver#optimal#patient care based on best practices.

The RN collaborates with the health care team to deliver holistic,#timely#care. The RN evaluates and documents the progress of the patient toward the established goals and outcomes and alters the plan of care when#appropriate to#expedite#patient progress.# Education:# Diploma or#Associate#degree#required; BSN preferred.

Within#18 months#of hire, the RN creates a written development plan to achieve an advanced nursing degree or certification in an approved specialty relevant to the needs of the patients served by the RN; Within#36 months#of hire, the RN completes the academic program or certification.## Licensure:#Current Rhode Island RN licensure.

BLS#required.## Experience:#1-2 years#previous#nursing experience preferred.## Working Conditions, Physical#Environment#and/or Safety Requirements:#Works in a well-lighted and well-ventilated area.##Must meet annual safety training requirements#relative#to a safe#work place.##Must meet health-testing requirements annually.

##Frequent patient contact requires adherence to universal precautions at all times.# Visual acuity and hand dexterity. Physical ability involves a variety of body movements including stooping, bending, kneeling, lifting, standing, walking,#stretching#and reaching.##May be#required#to lift heavy objects weighing 25 pounds or more.