Registered Nurse

Merrimack Health • Lawrence, MA

5d

About The Position

The L&D Registered Nurse delivers patient care using knowledge of the nursing process and age-specific requirements. The nurse directs and guides patient teaching and delegates activities to members of the patient care team in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes responsibility and accountability for the physical and psychosocial care of an assigned patient group during the assigned shift, and provides direction to OR Techs, Nursing Assistants, the Unit Secretary, and other support personnel.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Current Massachusetts licensure.
• Service-specific credentials, certification, and experience as specified.
• An Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) with enrollment in a BSN/MSN program, or equivalent service-line experience, may be considered with CNO approval.

Responsibilities

• Follow all hospital policies and procedures.
• Provide and take accountability for the physical and psychosocial care of an assigned group of patients during the assigned shift.
• Assess patient needs, identify problems, plan and implement interventions, delegate activities appropriately, evaluate care effectiveness, and adjust the plan using the nursing process.
• Document care, delegate assignments, relay information, make referrals, and serve as a liaison among patients, physicians, hospital disciplines, and community agencies.
• Use available teaching resources to enhance patient teaching in coordination with other disciplines.
• Assess patients’ and families’ ability to understand and follow the discharge plan, and refer them to appropriate outside agencies as needed.
• Work independently.
• Provide direction to OR Techs, Nursing Assistants, the Unit Secretary, and other support personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time