PACU RN, 36 hours 7a-7p

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

6d•$37 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

This is a 36-hour Med Surg role in an overflow unit within the PACU space. The shift is from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, with every other Saturday required. The patient ratio is 1 to 4-5 post-op patients. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Tertiary Team Leader, the Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics, and demonstrates Lahey Clinic’s core values. The nurse-patient/family relationship, continuity of care, and accountability are central to delivering individualized, high-quality patient care. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of patients. The role involves direct patient care, collaboration with healthcare team members, and maintaining current knowledge and skills. The registered nurse facilitates coordination of care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice in clinical judgment, professional relationships, clinical leadership, and clinical scholarship.

Requirements

Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures.
Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Provides safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.
Develops a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures.
Performs systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings.
Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient.
Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response.
Establishes professional relationships with nurses, physicians, other colleagues, patients, and families, including the patient and family as a partner in care based on Swanson’s Theory of Caring.
Educates the patient and family about the patient’s illness and treatment, including preventative measures appropriate to the patient.
Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community-based activities.
Demonstrates professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member.
Demonstrates the role of nurse as teacher.
Demonstrates ability to fulfill role in Regulatory compliance and readiness.
Upholds standards of quality nursing care.
Demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.
Demonstrates evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing.
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.
Makes an appropriate assignment, properly and adequately teaches, directs and supervises the delegate, and is responsible for the outcome of the delegation.