Pediatric Nurse - Per Diem

South Shore Health•Norwell, MA

3d•$36 - $58

About The Position

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-21340 Facility: LOC0020 - 143 Longwater Norwell143 Longwater Drive Norwell, MA 02061 Department Name: SMC Pediatrics PB Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Varied Shifts (United States of America) Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, providing care, coordinating cross continuum care and assessing outcomes of interventions in accordance with system, departmental and ambulatory policies and procedures. This role provides clinically-based, risk reducing care and coordination that facilitates the delivery of cost-effective quality healthcare along the continuum. It directly interfaces with physicians, care managers, health care teams, patients and their caregivers to achieve desired patient outcomes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, a commitment to coaching patients on health promoting behaviors, and an ability to listen and assimilate complex clinical information are required in the role. The ability to work autonomously and in teams is essential. Participation in quality improvement efforts, research and evaluation processes related to the management of patient care is integral to the role. Compensation Pay Range: $36.00 - $58.15

Requirements

Minimum Education - Preferred Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred
Minimum Work Experience Previous Ambulatory Care RN experience preferred
Required Licenses / Registrations RN - Registered Nurse
Required Classes/Skills - BLS – Basic Life Support
Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities Demonstrated proficiency in ambulatory care nursing, knowledge, and skills Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Demonstrates flexibility via an ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulations. Basic computer skills required. Demonstrated skills in the areas of: communication (verbal and written), interdisciplinary collaboration, creative problem solving, and critical thinking.
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of health system and community resources preferred.

Responsibilities

Medication Administration
Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem and plan of care for each patient.
Safety/Quality - Foster's a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
Professional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
Technology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices.
Compliance
Patient and Family Centered Care
Age & Culture
Technology and Learning
Demonstrates as part of daily work experience the Aspects of Caring including but not limited to accountability and respect to our patients and colleagues.
Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
Consistently advocates for, facilitates, and implements principles of positive patient experience including caring, kindness and service.
Communicates plan of care to patient and family. Goals are: a. Keep the patient and family informed b. Provide information to patient and family about condition / treatment c. Include the patient/family in care plan decisions d. Communicate to patients and families in terminology they can understand.