RN – Medical Observation - Full Time - Days

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in Medical Observation provides patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients and is accountable for professional nursing practice. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care using a holistic perspective that considers patients’ physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status. The RN collects information through initial and ongoing assessments, establishes care objectives, follows nursing standards and procedures, and evaluates whether the plan of care is meeting patient outcomes and changing needs. The role also requires accurate documentation, maintaining adequate supplies, and knowledge of equipment operation. The RN serves as an educator to peers, patients, and families and must maintain current credentials and comply with hospital procedures while supporting Jupiter Medical Center’s mission and vision. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Ability to stoop, sit, stand, and walk for long periods; frequently assist with lifting patients and heavy equipment; push or pull up to 40 pounds; and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
NIHSS training; training can be obtained through organizations and learning systems offering American Heart Association courses.

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients.
Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care using a holistic view of each patient.
Collect assessment information and establish a standard of care to meet identified patient outcomes.
Perform initial and ongoing assessments and reassessments to respond to patients’ changing needs.
Evaluate the effectiveness of nursing plans of care.
Follow established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
Document care accurately, ensure adequate supplies, and maintain knowledge of equipment operation.
Educate peers, patients, and patients’ families.
Maintain required credentials and comply with hospital procedural standards.
Support and promote Jupiter Medical Center’s mission and vision.
Complete annual mandatory education, in-service, health, orientation, TB/PPD surveillance, and professional licensing or certification requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.