Registered Nurse, Physician Practice - Part Time (OBGYN)

Job Summary :

Responsible for rendering professional nursing services, either directly or indirectly, for a defined group of patients according to the CNE and Physician Practice philosophy of patient care.

Nurse is also responsible for providing quality care to patients prior to, during and after cardiac stress testing in accordance with department and hospital policy.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Provide direct patient care, including examination and treatment under an approved protocol. Evaluate outcomes and adjust nursing care processes as needed to ensure optimal patient care.

Utilize the nursing process to implement goal-directed nursing care for a defined group of patients.

Monitor medical condition of assigned patients at all times and report to Physician or designee, any patient care problems, changes in condition or unexpected occurrences.

Triage calls and educate patients / family regarding condition, treatment, planning and follow up examinations if needed.

Seek feedback from patients / family to evaluate understanding and document.

Perform a variety of nursing skills in compliance with physician orders and established Hospital policies and procedures.

Communicate with physicians and other Practice staff to consult on patient status and to ensure continuity of care.

Respond to cases of cardiopulmonary arrest, fire, disaster or other emergencies in accordance with established procedures.

Maintain patient’s medical records in an orderly manner and document all care provided and significant information, legibly, accurately and completely.

Provide clinical leadership for other clinical staff members and participate in the orientation of new personnel.

Assume responsibility for own professional development, setting goals and striving to achieve them through available resources, such as attending seminars, in-services and / or reading journals.

Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements :

Graduation from an accredited nursing program. BSN preferred.

ACLS certification required.

RI State RN Licensure required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement : External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement : Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status

Ethics Statement : Employee conducts himself / herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.