Progressive Care Registered Nurse Neuro CCU, 36 rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

23h•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the general supervision of nursing leadership, the Staff Registered Nurse (Tertiary Care) delivers high‑quality, individualized patient care in alignment with the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, and ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics. The RN‑patient and family relationship, continuity of care, clinical accountability, and safety are central to this role. This role involves providing safe, coordinated, and patient-centered care, leading and managing patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and demonstrating sound clinical judgment and professional practice. Key responsibilities also include building professional relationships, fostering a supportive learning environment, upholding nursing quality, and incorporating organizational values into daily work.

Requirements

Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing
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
Vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive, patient‑centered care considering physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, educational, safety, and age‑specific needs
Lead and manage the patient’s plan of care, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation
Coordinate care across the continuum in collaboration with the interdisciplinary healthcare team
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment, leadership, and professional practice
Delegate and supervise nursing care in accordance with MA Nurse Practice Act (244 CMR 3.0) and ANA principles, maintaining full accountability for outcomes
Support health promotion, patient/family education, counseling, and end‑of‑life care when appropriate
Practice safely and ethically within defined clinical and professional standards
Maintain current clinical competencies and technical skills relevant to specialty practice
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and organizational requirements
Exhibit Lahey Clinic’s mission and core values in daily practice
Deliver safe, coordinated care to assigned patients and families
Conduct thorough patient and family assessments appropriate to the practice setting
Develop and implement culturally competent plans of care with defined outcomes and preventive strategies
Provide age‑appropriate care across the patient population
Evaluate patient responses and adjust care plans as needed
Build collaborative relationships with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and interdisciplinary colleagues
Partner with patients and families as active participants in care, guided by Swanson’s Theory of Caring
Educate patients and families about illness, treatment plans, and preventive care
Support Lahey Clinic’s commitment to community‑based initiatives
Foster a supportive, learning‑focused practice environment grounded in Benner’s Novice to Expert model
Serve as a responsive, engaged team member and clinical role model
Act as a teacher and mentor to peers and learners
Adhere to unit policies, practice guidelines, and the ANA Code of Ethics
Support regulatory compliance and readiness initiatives
Uphold high standards of nursing quality and professional practice
Demonstrate a commitment to lifelong learning and professional development
Apply evidence‑based practice (EBP) in daily nursing care
Reflect on clinical experiences to enhance knowledge and practice
Incorporate Lahey Clinic’s mission, values, and guiding principles into daily work
Comply with all organizational policies, behavioral standards, and mandatory education requirements
Maintain professional, courteous, and effective interactions with patients and colleagues
Participate in quality improvement initiatives at the departmental and organizational level
Perform additional duties as needed to support department operations