Orthopedic RN

Job summary
A Registered Nurse in the Ortho and Bariatric Surgery Unit at Lifespan Provides care for patients both before and after various orthopedic or bariatric surgeries Assesses patient conditions, administers medications, changes dressings, monitors vital signs, keeps records, and provides support and education
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Provide direct patient care • Provide leadership by delegating, supervising, and participating in safe nursing care activities provided by ancillary personnel • Evaluate effectiveness of patient care and identify opportunities for improvement • Collaborate with the healthcare team, patients and their families, and community services for patient care outcome and discharge planning • Assess and provide appropriate education based on the patient and family needs • Participate in unit-based quality improvement and research activities • Utilize all available resources to provide quality, cost-effective patient care • Identify growth needs and participate in educational opportunities and professional organizations • Serve as a role model or preceptor to new graduate nurses and less experienced personnel
Requirements
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of Rhode Island • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN), preferred • Current CPR certification • 1 year of experience as a nurse
Key Skills Needed
• Direct patient care • Leadership • Evaluation and improvement of patient care • Collaboration with healthcare team, patients, and families • Patient education • Quality improvement and research • Resource utilization • Continuing education and professional development
Benefits
• Comprehensive health plan • Prescription drug savings with free home delivery • Member discounts through Blue 365 • $150 annual well-being reimbursement • Dental and Vision plans • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options • Living Well, Lifespan's employee well-being program • 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and those in your home • Affordable emergency back-up care for children, adults, or elder relatives • Option to swap back-up care days for credit on Rover.com for pet care and service • 401(k) Retirement Plan upon hire with up to 6% matching • Student loan debt repayment program • Education assistance up to $3,500 annually • College planning and savings solutions • Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance • Long- and Short-Term disability coverage • Pet insurance • Legal insurance • Home and auto insurance discounts • Generous PTO • Flexible work arrangements • Reward and Recognition programs • Community involvement • Preferred partner programs offering employee savings on appliances, electronics, and more • Free employee parking