RN I, Clinical Nurse Ambulatory - New England Neurological Associates, Lawrence

Tufts Medicine•Lawrence, KS

1d•$35 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Nurse provides professional nursing care and clinical support in accordance with physician orders and within the scope of practice. The role assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a designated group of patients, managing patient care from admission through discharge. The nurse serves as a patient and family advocate and fosters a cooperative, collaborative care environment among healthcare providers. Care is patient- and family-centered and follows the nursing process and nursing practice standards grounded in research, evidence-based practice, and best practices. The position promotes clinical excellence and a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment that supports comfort, healing, and patient safety. The nurse works independently with general supervision, applies practical knowledge of the nursing field, and may direct the work of others or manage processes. The role may include charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership, precepting and mentoring new staff and nursing students, and participating in shared governance and improvement activities.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
Two years of clinical nursing experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
Knowledge of and ability to apply the nursing process.
Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures, and protocols.
Knowledge of current healthcare trends, including advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment modalities, quality, and patient safety.
Ability to present oneself in a professional and calm manner.
Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Three years of clinical nursing experience.
Department-specific certifications relevant to the department and type of patient care provided.

Responsibilities

Provide compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic nursing care that promotes comfort and healing and prevents unnecessary suffering.
Respect patient and family dignity, privacy, rights, and informed decisions, and establish mutual trust in nurse-patient and family relationships.
Assess patients and identify expected outcomes based on diagnosis, available data, and patient concerns.
Engage patients and families in care, identify cultural and language needs, and incorporate these needs into care planning.
Develop and implement individualized, outcomes-based care plans that account for patient and family readiness and barriers to learning.
Provide and coordinate health teaching for individuals, families, and groups.
Use evidence-based interventions and treatments appropriate to the diagnosis or problem.
Document care, treatments, procedures, patient responses, and changes or omissions to the care plan in accordance with hospital, regulatory, and departmental requirements.
Perform procedures and treatments using nursing judgment and in accordance with practice-area guidelines and professional standards.
Administer medications safely and assess patient responses using knowledge of pharmacology and applicable standards of care.
Evaluate care strategies and patient responses, including whether expected outcomes have been achieved.
Develop, communicate, and coordinate discharge plans using appropriate resources and community referrals.
Develop and document patient and family education plans using appropriate resources.
Participate in patient safety, quality improvement, and process improvement activities, including data collection, analysis, and evaluation as applicable.
Provide bedside leadership as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator.
Maintain collaborative, professional working relationships with peers and colleagues.
Collaborate with nursing colleagues and other disciplines in implementing the plan of care, including participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds.
Delegate responsibilities with an understanding of others' roles, knowledge, and capabilities.
Treat internal and external customers with courtesy, respect, and care, acknowledging cultural differences among staff and patients.
Pursue lifelong learning and continuing competence, and incorporate new knowledge and strategies into nursing practice.
May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership.
Precept and mentor newly hired staff and nursing students.
Seek advanced certification and ongoing education opportunities.
Investigate available technology and resources to apply evidence-based practice and research to daily professional activities.
Promote unit and organizational growth through shared governance.
Attend and participate actively in staff meetings, or accept responsibility for reading meeting minutes when unable to attend.
Practice in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, the Quality Caring framework, and Lowell General Hospital's professional practice model.