Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health RN- New Competitive Pay!

Tufts Medicine • Lowell, MA

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About The Position

New Competitive Pay! Job Overview The RN III independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Requirements

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
• Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
• Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
• Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting and mentoring.
• Assists in department initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Participates in the development of standards of care, patient/family education, and staff education to address the needs of specific patient populations.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees