Registered Nurse, RN - Short Stay Unit
About The Position
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
Requirements
- Massachusetts RN Licensure.
- 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.
- Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
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
- Clinical Advancement Program which provides advancement opportunities and financial rewards
- Competitive salaries & benefits
- Paid certification and educational opportunities, including BLS, ACLS, CPI, ECCO CCRN review courses.
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Shared governance, where nurses are encouraged to participate in unit-based councils or one of the many other council opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical mobility tracks
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
