Experienced Registered Nurse, ICU, PRN

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

About The Position

An experienced Registered Nurse will provide critical care in a 10-bed ICU serving post-operative orthopedic and spine patients as well as medical patients. The unit is MAGNET certified and emphasizes skilled, compassionate nursing care, professional growth, specialty-focused 12-hour shifts, and reasonable patient assignments. There is no emergency department or trauma service. Parking is offered for $22.00 per week. The nurse assesses patients in collaboration with the interprofessional team, develops and implements individualized plans of care, monitors outcomes, responds to urgent and emergent risks, and documents care. The role includes patient and family education, coordination with clinical and support teams, safe and cost-conscious use of resources and technology, quality and safety improvement, evidence-based practice, professional development, and ethical, patient-centered care. Staff must promote the organization's WE CARE values and comply with applicable practice standards, policies, regulations, and patient privacy requirements.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN license.
Bachelor's degree.
BLS certification required; AHA/RC preferred.
ACLS certification required for ICU positions; AHA/RC preferred.
0–1 year of experience.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize tasks while following applicable standards and procedures.
Ability to communicate and handle sensitive and confidential information in compliance with HIPAA and NEBH privacy policies.
Strong verbal communication skills and ability to handle difficult conversations respectfully and professionally.
Consistently promote the organization's WE CARE values.

Nice To Haves

Experience working at a teaching hospital and/or expertise in a specialty area.

Responsibilities

Collect and assess patient data continuously in collaboration with the interprofessional team, using interviews, observation, physical examinations, and other available information.
Integrate nursing interventions into interprofessional plans of care and provide safe, competent, and efficient care to patients and families.
Set priorities as patient and unit situations change, and initiate action to reduce or correct urgent or emergent risks.
Manage and document nursing care, evaluate patient responses to interventions, and consult with relevant clinical teams about variances and recommended care-plan changes.
Identify patient and family learning needs and provide individualized teaching.
Monitor care outcomes and participate in quality-improvement and patient-safety activities.
Use resources and technology effectively while considering safety, effectiveness, and cost; contribute to effective management of the care area.
Collaborate and communicate with patients, families, providers, and interprofessional colleagues; delegate appropriate care activities and share knowledge with colleagues and learners.
Provide direct, patient-centered care, including pain and comfort assessment, procedure-related education, and protection of patient privacy.
Use current evidence and clinical expertise in care, participate in professional development, and contribute to addressing recurring clinical practice issues.
Document and update patient medical records in accordance with applicable policies and procedures.
Evaluate own performance, seek opportunities to improve, and support the learning of students and other nursing staff.
Make ethical decisions that respect patient and family values, culture, spirituality, and other beliefs.
Promote the organization's WE CARE values and comply with relevant practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, statutes, and regulations.