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SUMMARY: The goal of the Emeritus Registered Nurse (E-RN) program is to extend the work-life of the experienced RN, enabling mentoring relationships with graduate and new hire nurses, by conferring knowledge from one generation of nurse to the next. The E-RN uses knowledge, accumulated over a course of a nursing career, to provide support to nursing team members in specific areas of strategic priority related to safety, quality, patient experience, and team member support/engagement. The E-RN team member's priority is to mentor new nurses into the workforce, via direct observation and guidance, just-in-time education, or shadow observations/partnership which ultimately aids in the delivery of a remarkable patient experience. Through these actions, the E-RN will contribute to the organizations vision of achieving our professional commitment to team members, patients, and families. The E-RN will use Zero Harm safety behaviors/error prevention tools and high reliability strategies as appropriate to ensure a safe, extraordinary patient experience. Flexible/self-scheduling available. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include: Instill Trust and Value Differences Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate RESPONSIBILITIES: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Provides support to nursing team members in specific areas of strategic priority related to safety, quality, patient satisfaction, and team member engagement, at the directions of, and under the supervision of, department leaders. 2. Requests and assesses assignment with skill and abilities in collaboration with unit leaders. 3. Accepts various assignments as delegated; examples include, but not limited to: Team member engagement - Serves as primary or secondary preceptor for new nurses, mentors nurse residents (clinical and/or didactic) and other new orientee nurses on the unit and participates in/leads unit shared governance activities. Provides unit-level in-services, serves as a unit expert for Epic EMR, may be a Nurse Champion for a specific initiative, or cover a patient assignment for team member meal breaks. Safety - rounds for patient safety, responds to alarms, and monitors patients during off-unit transports. Quality – makes rounds for problem-prone quality areas, completes audits/gathers data, participates in unit process improvement projects, and assists the unit with regulatory readiness. Patient satisfaction - rounds proactively for patient needs, respond to patient call bells, supports admissions, transfers, and discharges, facilitates video (Teams) connection between patient and significant other(s), follow up with discharged patients via telephone. Performs other duties as assigned MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Licensure as Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode Island by the Rhode Island Board of Nursing or licensure as a Registered Nurse in accordance with the Nurse Licensure Compact agreement of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. BASIC KNOWLEDGE: Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred; Associate degree with appropriate acute care or safety/quality experience will be considered. Knowledge of Epic EMR, computer skills (Microsoft Word, Power point, excel), strong communication skills and self-directed, BLS certification. Current license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Rhode NP, specialty certification a plus. Current BLS American Heart Association certification required EXPERIENCE: Years of Experience Required/Preferred: 10+ Required and may be retired from full or part-time nursing career. WORK ENVIRONMENT ANDPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Healthcare environment such as acute care hospitals, physicians’ offices and ancillary healthcare enterprises. Works with medical equipment and has direct patient contact. Any potential hazards are minimized by adherence to established safety procedures and precautions including use of 0safety equipment and protective clothing. Walks and stands intermittently throughout the day. Subject to electrical and energy hazards. May lift and position patients and lift supplies up to 50 pounds. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None Pay Range: $37.13-$74.26 EEO Statement: Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: The Miriam Hospital - 164 Summit Ave Providence, Rhode Island 02906 Work Type: 24 hours/calendar month, holiday/weekend requirement, available hours between 3pm-7am Work Shift: Variable Daily Hours: Per Diem - As required Driving Required: No As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission