Summary: Provide skilled nursing services in the home environment as directed in the plan of care developed by the Registered Nurse and Physician. The Plan of Care approved by the physician. Licensure: Current LPN licensure in the State of Rhode Island. Massachusetts state LPN licensure preferred. BLS required within 60 days of hire. Active Driver’s license. Education: Graduate of an accredited program for Licensed Practical Nurses. Experience: One to two years of Medical Surgical nursing in an acute care facility. Prefer one to two years of community health experience in a certified home health care agency. Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements : Requirement to lift 50 lbs. and assist a 200-250 lb. patient, using proper body mechanics. Must demonstrate knowledge of safety precautions. Involves intermittent sitting, standing, walking, and driving motor vehicle. Involves working with frequent interruptions and multiple telephone communications. Requirement to conduct self in tactful, diplomatic manner. Meets all safety requirement associated with Roger Williams Medical Center. Required to use eyes, hands, fingers with skill in administering therapy and treatments and completing all necessary paperwork. Must follow all Infection Control Policies and Universal Precautions. Regular Staff are required to work the hours for which hired including weekend and holiday coverage as established by the Home Care Department. Nurses must meet annual safety training requirements per hospital policy.
Summary: The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care and standards of professional nursing practice. The registered nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for judgment and actions, maintains clinical competency and exercises informed judgment in delegating nursing care to others. The Registered Nurse promotes patient, family and staff learning. Must meet per diem requirements per CBA. Education: Graduate of an accredited R.N. school of nursing. Licensure: Maintain a current Rhode Island nursing license. BLS certification. ACLS certification (Department Specific). PALS certification (Department Specific). Experience: One to two years of nursing experience preferred, previous experience in a hospital setting desired. Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements : Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and in emergency situations. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restrictions. Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics. Must be able to push heavy equipment, gurneys, and wheelchairs. May be exposed to all patient care elements within the hospital setting. Risk of needle punctures. Must meet annual safety training requirements per hospital policy. Some risk of electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards. Exposure to ionizing radiation is possible in the performance of radiographic tests. Exposure is strictly monitored following established guidelines. Regular staff is required to work the hours for which hired including weekends and holiday coverage if this is part of the operations of the department. Per Diem staff is required to work 4 shifts per month as the needs of the department dictate.
Summary: The Licensed Practical Nurse under the direction of a Registered Nurse (charge nurse) provide nursing care to patients. Takes patient vital signs, assists with procedures/examinations, administers medication that are not in an emergent situation, assists patients with activities of daily living, instructs patients and their families in appropriate care. Collaborates with the professional registered nurse and assesses patient response to treatment. Provides input into the development of the nursing careplan and support and reinforces teaching done by the registered nurse. All care is delivered and adherence to established procedures with accurate documentation on all prescribed forms of the care provided. Care is delivered in compliance with hospital policies, procedures, legal and regulatory standards. The LPN is able to prioritize work and recognize abnormalities through patient observation which are reportable to the RN. Consistent demonstration of all necessary competencies for the position assumed and unit assigned is required. Actively contributes to the evaluation of patient care and nursing practices through continuous quality improvement efforts. Accepts responsibility for personal growth through continuous learning. Fulfills responsibilities as an employee of St. Joseph Health Services of RI. Licensure: Current RI LPN licensure, required. Experience : None. Skills and Abilities : Under the direction of a Registered Nurse, and within their legal scope of practice, implements appropriate components of the nursing process. Ability to calculate medication dosage. Knowledge of aseptic principles, and the technical skills to perform nursing procedures. Skills in organization and priority setting. Maintains information confidential (HIPAA) Demonstrated customer service skills Ability to responsive customer service skills when interacting and taking into consideration cultural background, linguistic skills and age of customers Ability to work cooperatively with peers and other disciplines. Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with peers and other interdisciplinary teams
Summary: The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care and standards of professional nursing practice. The registered nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for judgment and actions, maintains clinical competency and exercises informed judgment in delegating nursing care to others. The Registered Nurse promotes patient, family and staff learning. Must meet per diem requirements per CBA. Education: Graduate of an accredited R.N. school of nursing. Licensure: Maintain a current Rhode Island nursing license. BLS certification. ACLS certification (Department Specific). PALS certification (Department Specific). Experience: One to two years of nursing experience preferred, previous experience in a hospital setting desired. Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements : Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and in emergency situations. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restrictions. Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics. Must be able to push heavy equipment, gurneys, and wheelchairs. May be exposed to all patient care elements within the hospital setting. Risk of needle punctures. Must meet annual safety training requirements per hospital policy. Some risk of electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards. Exposure to ionizing radiation is possible in the performance of radiographic tests. Exposure is strictly monitored following established guidelines. Regular staff is required to work the hours for which hired including weekends and holiday coverage if this is part of the operations of the department. Per Diem staff is required to work 4 shifts per month as the needs of the department dictate.
Summary: The Registered Professional Nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care for a defined group of patients according to the hospital’s philosophy of patient care and standards of professional nursing practice. The registered nurse assumes responsibility and accountability for judgment and actions, maintains clinical competency and exercises informed judgment in delegating nursing care to others. The Registered Nurse promotes patient, family and staff learning. Must meet per diem requirements per CBA. Education: Graduate of an accredited R.N. school of nursing. Licensure: Maintain a current Rhode Island nursing license. BLS certification. ACLS certification (Department Specific). PALS certification (Department Specific). Experience: One to two years of nursing experience preferred, previous experience in a hospital setting desired. Working Conditions, Physical Environment and/or Safety Requirements : Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment and in emergency situations. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restrictions. Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics. Must be able to push heavy equipment, gurneys, and wheelchairs. May be exposed to all patient care elements within the hospital setting. Risk of needle punctures. Must meet annual safety training requirements per hospital policy. Some risk of electrical, mechanical and chemical hazards. Exposure to ionizing radiation is possible in the performance of radiographic tests. Exposure is strictly monitored following established guidelines. Regular staff is required to work the hours for which hired including weekends and holiday coverage if this is part of the operations of the department. Per Diem staff is required to work 4 shifts per month as the needs of the department dictate.
