RN Registered Nurse Float Pool FT DAYS

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

3d•$38 - $77•Onsite

About The Position

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, and providing care, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This is a full-time day shift position in the Med Surg Floats department.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
RN - Registered Nurse
ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support
CAP Education Verification Required
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge, and skills

Nice To Haves

Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with designated support persons.
Develops, evaluates, and updates individualized plan of care for patients and documents outcomes.
Actively communicates plan of care with the primary nurse assigned to care for the patient.
Facilitates discharge/transfers by goal of 12:00 pm, communicating barriers utilizing the Chain of Command.
Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policies, unit-based standards, and nurse-sensitive indicators (falls, skin pain).
Assesses/re-assesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention both pharmacological and non-pharmacological per South Shore Hospital Policy.
Works on behalf of patient/family, seeking help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves.
Raises ethical questions and concerns with the clinical team, seeking available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy, and resolves narcotic discrepancy.
Initiates and maintains IV access according to SSH policy and procedure.
Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimens, and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent.
Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing.
Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times, and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access them.
Assesses each patient's risk for falling throughout hospitalization using appropriate interventions to prevent falls.
Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times (e.g., no cardboard boxes on floor, equipment cords are secured and plugged into foot of bed, etc.).
Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.
Practices patient handoff utilizing the principles of SBAR, including walking rounds.
Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act.
Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Active participant in unit-based initiatives and/or hospital committees.
Understands and demonstrates job responsibilities for charge nurse, preceptor, and mentor role.
Analyzes cause of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solutions and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing the proper Chain of Command.
Assumes an active role in keeping informed about changes in hospital policy, procedure, and equipment.
Interacts with patient and families in a compassionate and humanistic manner, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity, and patience.
Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices.
Accesses Lotus Notes to review e-mail, learning management, and other resources as applicable to RN role.
Utilizes all Meditech applications required by department and unit standards (PCS, EMR, Order Entry, etc.).
Participates in continued learning and possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently based on role.