What are the responsibilities and job description for the TPC-Float Nurse position at Care New England?
This position is eligible for $5,000.00 sign on bonus.
Job Summary:
The TPC Float Nurse provides clinical coverage to all programs throughout The Providence Center (TPC) in times of shortages or when re-allocation of resources is needed.
The Float Nurse will work in coordination with nursing leadership to ensure the delivery of an excellent standard of care, which promotes independence and dignity and positively enhances the lives of our consumers.
Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned:
Provide clinical coverage to all programs throughout TPC as needed.
Participate in center committees as assigned.
Collaborate with the CDON for issue resolutions and projects to improve workflow processes throughout all programs at TPC.
Knowledge of scope of practice of the registered nurse.
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process.
Ability to assess nursing needs of the acute and chronically mentally ill client.
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with internal and external customers.
Able to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively.
Able to communicate clearly with clients, staff, team and leadership.
Able to prioritize duties, treatment and follow-up.
Able to navigate the organization to provide clinical coverage to all programs throughout TPC.
Able to complete client/patient assessment, plan of care, intervention, evaluation and re-evaluation of status.
Serve as a role model to staff.
Requirements: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Rhode Island RN or LPN licensure
Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutionsButler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Centerare trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nations 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.
