Registered Nurse, RN - Medical Day Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse in Medical Day Care independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. The role provides professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders and assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients. The nurse provides clinical support within the scope of practice to achieve each patient’s plan of care. The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway has four levels based on minimum RN experience, education, and qualifications: Level I (less than 12 months), Level II (12 months to less than 3 years), Level III (3 years to less than 8 years), and Level IV (8 years). The stated minimum qualification is at least one year of RN experience. This position is located at the Saints Campus Medical Day Care and is listed as 32 hours, full-time, with varied day hours. The work includes patient and family education, care coordination and discharge planning, collaboration with the healthcare team, and support for staff development. The role requires a Massachusetts RN license and current BLS certification. Department-specific certifications may also be required. The pay range is $37.50–$68.47, based on full-time equivalent.
Requirements
- Massachusetts RN licensure.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- At least one year of RN experience; experience requirements are also described by career-path level.
- Department-specific certifications relevant to the department and type of patient care may be required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the nursing process.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Participate in and maintain awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate and integrate evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
- Conduct and document accurate clinical assessments.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient plans of care.
- Use professional nursing judgment to tailor care plans to patients’ assessed needs.
- Manage patient assignments and delegate effectively based on patient needs and team members’ skills.
- Develop and document comprehensive education plans for patients and families using appropriate resources.
- Support patients’ and families’ rights and informed decisions, including advance directives.
- Continually evaluate and revise care plans in response to changes in patients’ health status.
- Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
- Support new staff members and help facilitate their transition into the unit.
- Guide department staff’s professional growth through precepting.
- Identify learning needs and pursue appropriate professional development and education.
- Participate in departmental committees as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
