Registered Nurse PD

Summary: The Complementary Therapy Registered Nurse will provide complementary therapies to patients at The Miriam Hospital with the goal of improving their quality of life with the goal of reducing pain anxiety fatigue and nausea. Responsibilities: PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide complementary therapies to patients admitted in the hospital to assist with symptom management to facilitate healing. Provide staff support using various integrative healing modalities. Demonstrate a sound understanding of complementary therapies in relation to the patients health condition and goals of therapy and how they support employee health and wellbeing. Provide a patient centered integrated approach in the assessment delivery and evaluation of therapies to patients in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team. Provide feedback of the patients condition to the appropriate member of the team. Maintain professional records of treatments in patients electronic medical record. Assessment and documentation prior to and post complementary treatment in integrative therapy flowsheet. Maintain HIPAA compliance to ensure patient confidentiality. Maintain therapeutic relationships with patients and their families as well as volunteers staff and visitors Education Professional Development and Training Provide evidence of maintaining and developing skills and competencies in chosen therapies. Attend and complete the Integrative Nursing Training as well as Reiki I class. Contribute to in-house training and development initiatives. Research and Audit: Participate in relevant data collection research audits and projects. Promote and share relevant research findings to support clinical practice and education. Contribute to the development of systems and processes to assess the views of clients on the quality of services provided. Health and Safety: Take responsibility for personal safety by following health and safety policies. Ensure that equipment is used safely and competently and is cleaned and stored correctly and that any faults or defects are reported. Maintain hand hygiene and infection control practices including bloodborne pathogens standard precautions and transmission precautions. Professional Conduct: Maintain high standards of professional and personal conduct which reflect the values at The Miriam Hospital. Work constructively and collaboratively with hospital staff to enhance the patient experience and the care provided. Other information: 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: Active Rhode Island Registered Nurse License. Understanding and ability to articulate the principles of integrative nursing and behavioral indicators Demonstrated competence in the complementary therapies below within 90 days Guided Imagery Progressive Muscle Relaxation Guided Breathing Techniques Meditation Reiki I Hand Massage Other (therapies as added to the program) Certification as a Holistic Nurse (preferred) Experience: Substantial post qualification experience of working with patients as a complementary nurse Able to demonstrate continuing professional development Experience within a healthcare environment Palliative care experience Experience working with population affected by dementia Work environment/physical requirements: Prolonged standing and walking. Exposed to all patient elements. May be required to lift/turn patients and equipment. Repeated bending squatting stooping. 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 safety 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. Independent action: Mindfulness of the physical emotional and spiritual needs of patients affected by health conditions. Clinical awareness of the contraindications to treatment with complementary therapies. Ability to modify therapy to patient condition Excellent interpersonal communication and listening skills Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team Willingness to develop self and others Ability to work autonomously to provide complementary therapies Sensitivity and understanding towards patients Ability to respond to patients in medical and emotional distress SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: None. Lifespan is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age ethnicity sexual orientation ancestry genetics gender identity or expression disability protected veteran or marital status. Lifespan is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Location: The Miriam Hospital USA:RI:Providence Work Type: Per Diem Shift: Shift 1 Union: Non-Union