Registered Nurse- Urgent Care RN

Codman Square Health Center•Boston, MA

41d

About The Position

Position Summary: Reporting to the Nurse Manager and the physician chair of the unit, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients seen in his/her unit. The Registered Nurse performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Registered Nurse also directs the practice of medical assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses and performs charge nurse responsibilities. The Registered Nurse is accountable to perform in accordance with Health Center Policy and Procedures, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, and standards set by the ANA. The RN promotes patients' self-management and empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence. The RN will actively engage in care team huddles, clinical meetings, and quality improvement activities. The RN will seek opportunities to learn from others, be open to adapting best practices into their work and effectively communicate those areas which they feel uncomfortable or need to improve upon to their supervisors. The RN will contribute to the orientation and development of new personnel, as well as mentor peers and promote collaborative teamwork. The RN is committed to the constant pursuit of organizational excellence and improving the health status of the community. Primary Responsibilities: Nursing Assessment Assess and triage patients Collect data, history and information including pertinent vital signs Review the medical record Treatment Plan of Care Collaborate and plan treatment with patient, family, providers and multi-disciplinary team Implementation Plan Implements the individualized plan to achieve high quality patient care Implement provider's orders Effectively advocates to achieve optimal patient care Prepares patient, chaperones and assists with MD exam Evaluation and Revision of Treatment Plan Evaluate the patient's response to treatment plan Patient Safety Assures that service standards, policies and procedures meet or exceed regulatory standards (JAHCO, DPH, MA Board of Nursing etc.) Applies the principles of standard precautions Worksite Maintain a safe patient care environment Supervise and Delegate Oversee duties and activities of medical assistants and LPN's Delegates tasks to appropriate personnel Other duties and/or other locations as assigned

Requirements

Requires accredited nursing school grad
current RN MA License
CPR Certified
ACLS, PALS and IV therapy required
Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods (50% of the time)
Must be able to lift 10-25 pounds and load onto shelves.
Visual acuity sufficient for frequent reading and computer use.

Nice To Haves

emergency, ambulatory experience preferred

Responsibilities

Assess and triage patients
Collect data, history and information including pertinent vital signs
Review the medical record
Collaborate and plan treatment with patient, family, providers and multi-disciplinary team
Implements the individualized plan to achieve high quality patient care
Implement provider's orders
Effectively advocates to achieve optimal patient care
Prepares patient, chaperones and assists with MD exam
Evaluate the patient's response to treatment plan
Assures that service standards, policies and procedures meet or exceed regulatory standards (JAHCO, DPH, MA Board of Nursing etc.)
Applies the principles of standard precautions
Maintain a safe patient care environment
Oversee duties and activities of medical assistants and LPN's
Delegates tasks to appropriate personnel
Other duties and/or other locations as assigned