Nurse Resident, 6 Central, Medical Surgical Organ Transplant, 36 hours, Nights

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

About The Position

The Graduate Resident Nurse is an entry-level nursing position that uses the nursing process to provide direct patient care to patients and families under the supervision of a registered professional nurse. The role emphasizes safe, quality, patient-centered care, culturally competent planning, effective communication, patient and family education, advocacy, collaboration, and professional accountability. Training, evaluation, and role competencies are overseen by a Nurse Leader in the department. During the first year of employment, the nurse is enrolled in a Nurse Residency Program, with Nurse Leadership determining the balance of clinical and educational time. The nurse applies clinical judgment to assess patients and families, develop and adapt plans of care, deliver age-specific care, administer medications and treatments, and evaluate care effectiveness. The position supports a collaborative learning environment, follows unit policies and professional standards, participates in quality improvement and required education, and maintains clinical skills and competencies. The role also requires adherence to organizational policies, confidentiality, customer service standards, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

Graduate of a state-approved and/or accredited School of Nursing.
Current Massachusetts Board of Registration license to practice professional nursing; graduating nursing students must provide NCLEX registration documentation when eligible.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certificate.
0–1 years of related work experience.
Basic computer familiarity and ability to navigate web-based applications.
Clinical skills and technical knowledge necessary to provide care according to Nursing Policies and Procedures and unit-specific competencies.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide safe, quality care to assigned patients and families, coordinating care and directing assistive personnel as appropriate.
Develop culturally competent plans of care that identify patient problems, expected outcomes, and preventative measures.
Perform systematic patient and family assessments and deliver care appropriate to the patient’s age.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care and adapt plans based on patient and family responses.
Establish professional relationships with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other colleagues, treating patients and families as partners in care.
Educate patients and families about illness, treatment, and appropriate preventive measures.
Support Lahey Clinic community-based activities.
Follow unit policies, procedures, setting-specific practice guidelines, and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Work responsively as a team member and demonstrate the nurse’s role as a teacher.
Fulfill regulatory compliance and readiness responsibilities.
Uphold nursing quality standards, engage in lifelong learning, and apply evidence-based practice.
Integrate theoretical knowledge and practical experience in clinical decision-making; administer medications and treatments.
Communicate effectively, collaborate with other professionals to determine healthcare needs, maintain trust and respect with patients and families, and act as a patient advocate.
Maintain mandatory education, emergency skills, and unit-based competencies.
Identify continued growth and development needs with the clinical practice specialist.
Demonstrate accountability for nursing practice and patient safety, and commitment to patients, staff, and Lahey Clinic.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with organizational policies, standards of behavior, guiding principles, departmental expectations, and customer service standards.
Participate in departmental or interdepartmental quality improvement activities and complete mandatory education.
Perform other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.