R26476 Registered Nurse, RN - Special Care Nursery, Per Diem

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

1d•$38 - $56

About The Position

The RN II 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. It also includes clinical support tasks within the nurse’s scope of practice to achieve each patient’s plan of care.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
12 months to less than 3 years of RN experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Department-specific certification(s) 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 care plans.
Use professional nursing judgment to tailor care plans to patients’ assessed needs.
Manage patient assignments by delegating effectively according to patient needs and team members’ skills.
Develop and document comprehensive education plans for patients and families using appropriate resources.
Support patients’ and families’ rights to make informed decisions and establish advance directives.
Evaluate and revise care plans as patients’ health status changes.
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.