Part Time OB/GYN RN

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This part-time OB/GYN RN position focuses on providing individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care through the nursing process. The role involves assessment, planning, providing care, coordinating cross-continuum care, and assessing intervention outcomes. It emphasizes clinically-based, risk-reducing care and coordination to facilitate cost-effective quality healthcare. The position requires excellent communication skills, a commitment to coaching patients on health-promoting behaviors, and the ability to work autonomously and in teams. Participation in quality improvement efforts, research, and evaluation processes is integral.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
RN - Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
BLS – Basic Life Support certification.
Demonstrated proficiency in ambulatory care nursing, knowledge, and skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Flexibility and ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulations.
Basic computer skills.
Demonstrated skills in communication (verbal and written), interdisciplinary collaboration, creative problem solving, and critical thinking.
Ability to work autonomously and in teams.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Previous Ambulatory Care RN experience preferred.
Knowledge of health system and community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Administering and documenting medications according to SSH policies and procedures.
Completing the medication reconciliation process.
Demonstrating safe procedures for medication and vaccine administration.
Developing, discussing, and communicating a prioritized problem and plan of care for each patient.
Developing, evaluating, and updating individualized patient plans and documenting outcomes.
Initiating patient outreach, identifying and documenting patient/family/significant other needs, and making appropriate interventions.
Continuing assessment/reassessment and identifying care needs within established nursing practice.
Documenting all patient care following department of nursing policy, department-based standards, disease processes, and nurse sensitive indicators.
Assessing/reassessing and documenting patient's response to each intervention.
Working on behalf of the patient/family and seeking help to represent them when they are unable to represent themselves.
Raising ethical questions and concerns with the clinical team and seeking resources to understand ethical decisions.
Actively communicating and collaborating with health team members, including primary care, specialty care, and ancillary providers and departments.
Facilitating care across the continuum to ensure patient needs are met in the right setting and at the right time.
Fostering a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
Verifying patient identification with two identifiers prior to any procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens, and documenting confirmation.
Complying with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines and adhering to universal precautions.
Ensuring the environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
Understanding and demonstrating individual roles and responsibilities in the event of ambulatory codes/emergency preparedness.
Assuming overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives.
Obtaining at least 5 contact hours per year in the area of practice.
Practicing within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act and directing other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Displaying the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
Demonstrating professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines.
Utilizing critical thinking to analyze problems, identify solutions, and communicate effectively.
Being informed about changes in policy and procedure.
Utilizing technological solutions to work processes and practices, including Outlook, Epic, HealthStream, and Workday.
Utilizing software applications required by health system, nursing, and department standards.
Understanding how to operate in downtime.
Working within legal, regulatory, and ethical standards relevant to the position.
Complying with applicable policies and procedures.
Safeguarding the privacy and security of patient information.
Bringing potential compliance issues through the chain of command.
Complying with mandatory education requirements for compliance, privacy, and security programs.
Conveying respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
Recognizing the patient and family as important members of the healthcare team.
Collaborating with the patient and family in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Welcoming the presence and participation of family members at all times.
Possessing and practicing age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
Considering the individual needs of each person interacted with.
Interacting with sensitivity and inclusion in the delivery of care/services to diverse populations.
Effectively utilizing resources such as interpreter services and on-line sources.
Participating in continued learning and possessing a willingness to learn and utilize new technology and procedures.
Embracing technological advances for effective and efficient communication.
Demonstrating Aspects of Caring, including accountability and respect to patients and colleagues.
Communicating the plan of care to the patient and family, including informing them about their condition/treatment, including them in care plan decisions, and communicating in understandable terminology.