Registered Nurse- RN- D4, New Competitive Pay!
About The Position
The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. D4 is a 30 bed intermediate care/stepdown unit that primarily cares for cardiac patients requiring cardiac catheterizations, post STEMI/angioplasty, NSTEMI, post pacemaker insertion, CHF patients, Atrial Fibrillation or other cardiac arrhythmias, and hyper/hypotensive patients not meeting ICU admission criteria. The RN is responsible for administering and monitoring drips independently. Care is also provided for vascular patients pre/post-surgery including carotid endarterectomies and Fem-pops, and other diseases/diagnoses requiring close monitoring such as sepsis, respiratory patients requiring BIPAP or High-flow oxygen, renal disease with/without HD, Neurological diagnoses, patients withdrawing from substance abuse, and OB emergencies. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications: Level I (0 – Less than 12 Months of RN Experience), Level II (12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience), Level III (3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience), and Level IV (8 Years of RN Experience).
Requirements
- Massachusetts RN Licensure.
- 12 Months - Less than 3 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.
Responsibilities
- Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
- 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.
- Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
- Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
- Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
- Participates in departmental committees as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
