Experienced Registered Nurse, ICU, PRN
About The Position
New England Baptist Hospital is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide critical care in its 10-bed ICU, which cares for postoperative orthopedic and spine patients as well as medical patients. The hospital is Magnet certified and supports the recognition and professional growth of its nursing staff. This is a PRN position with 12-hour shifts. The Registered Nurse assesses patients in collaboration with the interprofessional team, develops and implements individualized care plans, delivers safe and competent care, evaluates outcomes, documents care, and educates patients and families. The nurse prioritizes care in response to changing conditions and collaborates with medical, surgical, hospitalist, case management, clinical leadership, and rehabilitation teams. The role also includes supporting quality and patient safety, using resources and technology effectively, collaborating with the care team, applying evidence-based practice, maintaining professional development, and providing ethical, patient-centered care. Staff are expected to promote the organization’s WE CARE values and comply with applicable standards, policies, regulations, and patient privacy requirements.
Requirements
- Massachusetts RN license.
- Bachelor’s degree.
- BLS certification required; AHA/RC preferred.
- ACLS certification required in ICU and specified areas; AHA/RC preferred.
- 0–1 year of experience.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage and prioritize tasks while following applicable practice standards and policies.
- Ability to communicate and handle sensitive and confidential information in compliance with HIPAA and hospital 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
- Systematically assess and monitor patient behavioral and physiologic status in collaboration with the interprofessional team.
- Develop and integrate nursing interventions into individualized interprofessional plans of care.
- Provide safe, competent, and efficient care to patients and families in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, standards, and care plans.
- Prioritize care and respond to urgent or emergent patient risks.
- Manage and document nursing care, evaluate patient responses, and consult with relevant care teams about clinical variances and plan-of-care changes.
- Identify patient and family learning needs and provide individualized education.
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety activities, using improvement methods to enhance care and reduce harm.
- Use resources and technology effectively and contribute to the effective management of the care area.
- Collaborate with patients, families, providers, and interprofessional colleagues; delegate appropriate activities to qualified team members.
- Provide compassionate, coordinated, patient-centered care that respects patient preferences, values, privacy, and needs.
- Apply current evidence and clinical expertise, participate in professional development, and contribute to addressing recurring clinical practice issues.
- Maintain accurate patient medical records in accordance with hospital and department policies.
- Evaluate own performance and support the development and learning of colleagues and students.
- Make ethical care decisions and incorporate patients’ and families’ cultural, spiritual, and other belief systems into care planning.
Benefits
- Specialty-focused work environment.
- 12-hour shifts.
- No Emergency Department or trauma cases.
- Reasonable patient assignments.
- Parking available for $22.00 weekly.
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Career Level
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