Registered Nurse - Allergy & Immunology Clinic (Full Time)

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Burlington, MA

1d • $37 - $95

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. This position is full time, 36 hours per week, day shifts. Under the general supervision of the Clinical Nurse Manager in Collaboration with the Associate Chief of Ambulatory Nursing Practice the Staff Registered Nurse: Ambulatory 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 that reflect its Mission. The nurse-patient/family relationship, continuity of care and accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care. The Staff Nurse: Ambulatory works in collaboration with the physician(s), other healthcare provider(s) and other ambulatory support staff within the department and with other disciplines to plan and coordinate the delivery of patient care. The Staff Registered Nurse: Ambulatory 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 Staff Registered Nurse: Ambulatory, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0, shall bear full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care he/she provides to individuals and groups. Responsibilities include health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or for the dignified death of those they serve. The Staff Registered Nurse: Ambulatory assumes the responsibility for the plan of care and has the authority to make decisions. The Staff registered Nurse: Ambulatory is held accountable for decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan. The registered nurse facilitates the coordination of care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice within the domains of: - Clinical judgment and decision making - Professional relationships - Clinical leadership - Clinical scholarship The delegation and supervision in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0 Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse: Board of Registration in Nursing and the ANA Principles of Delegation is a responsibility and function of the Staff Registered Nurse: Ambulatory. The delegating registered nurse at Lahey Clinic bears the full and ultimate responsibility that includes but is not limited to: - Developing an appropriate patient care assignment - Properly and adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate - The outcome of the delegation The Staff Registered Nurse: Ambulatory maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.

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 with American Heart Association
• Clinical Skills/Technical Knowledge
• Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. See Skill Record.
• Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the clinic specific competencies. See Skill Record.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Acute care medical-surgical experience
• Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• BSN preferred
• Achieves and maintains ACLS certification as required by departmental standards

Responsibilities

• Performing systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings and record the related health data.
• Analyze and interpret recorded data.
• Make informed judgements as to the specific problems and elements of nursing care mandated by a particular situation.
• Developing a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures.
• Respecting the values (religious/spiritual, ethnic, cultural) of the patient and family.
• Delivering care that is specific to the age of the patient
• Utilizing listening skills and clinical judgment in decision making to telephonically assess the severity of patient caller signs and symptoms.
• Evaluating effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response
• Providing necessary physical care to appropriate patient populations which include ADL’s, positioning, transporting, and treatments
• Utilizing and transporting equipment
• Monitoring and recognizing acute changes in the patient and intervenes appropriately
• Administering medications including blood and blood products
• Establishes professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and patients and families.
• 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 both within the Lahey community and beyond.
• Collaborates, cooperates and communicates with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
• 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 role of nurse as teacher.
• Demonstrates ability to fulfill role in regulatory compliance and readiness.
• Serve as patient advocate, within the limits of the law.
• Upholds standards of quality nursing care.
• Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning.
• Demonstrates evidenced based practice (EBP) in nursing.
• Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Clinic Confidentiality Policy.
• 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.

Benefits

• More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives.
• Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
• At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees