Registered Nurse- Bronson Rehabilitation

Baystate Health • Westfield, MA

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Bronson Rehabilitation at Baystate Noble Hospital provides basic nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current BNH Standards of Care. The nurse administers and monitors therapeutic interventions, applies the nursing process to patients and families, and is accountable for the outcomes of nursing care and for aspects of care delegated to others. The role includes direct supervision and effective delegation to other health team members, while advocating for patients, families, and significant others and practicing within accepted ethical and legal parameters. The nurse is expected to handle difficult and stressful patient situations, demonstrate commitment to professional growth through continuing education, and complete mandatory unit, Patient Care Division, and hospital-wide in-services and requirements. Other similar and related duties may be assigned, and management may change or add responsibilities.

The position follows a 24-hour schedule from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. The listed hourly compensation range is $41.59–$64.81, with a midpoint of $52.68. Starting pay is typically in the lower part of the range and depends on relevant experience.

Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing.
• Registered Nurse certification/license for the State of Massachusetts.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification.
• Demonstrated ability to handle difficult and stressful patient situations.
• Consistently positive performance appraisals in key areas of function and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to patients’ health or the situation.
• Analyze assessment data to determine issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for plans individualized to the patient or situation.
• Develop plans prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement identified plans, coordinate care delivery, and use strategies to promote health and a healthy environment.
• Evaluate progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Manage nurse-patient and family relationships, including advocacy, comfort, cultural competence and sensitivity, therapeutic communication, education, and health care transition management.
• Meet practice, safety, HCAHPS, and quality standards.
• Provide direct supervision to other health team members implementing the patient care plan.
• Delegate care to peers, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and other direct caregivers consistent with their education and expertise.
• Administer and monitor therapeutic interventions.
• Complete mandatory unit, Patient Care Division, and hospital-wide in-services and requirements.
• Participate in continuing education and demonstrate commitment to professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed