Registered Nurse- Orthopedics- 36hr Rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

1d•$37 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH) is a premier regional provider of orthopedic surgery and the treatment of musculoskeletal diseases and disorders. We are proud to be recognized with Magnet® designation for nursing excellence. About NEBH: 75 licensed beds More than 900 employees Affiliate of Tufts University School of Medicine, with teaching programs conducted in collaboration with Harvard Medical School Official hospital of the Boston Celtics for more than 30 years Part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, an integrated health system that includes academic medical centers, teaching hospitals, community and specialty hospitals, and more than 35,000 employees dedicated to advancing patient care, research, and education About the Unit This opportunity is on 4 East (4E), a 28-bed Orthopedic Telemetry Unit that cares for patients recovering from orthopedic and musculoskeletal procedures. The team provides specialized postoperative care in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. Job Description: Assures competent, compassionate and individualized nursing care for a group of patients within a unit or other primary area of practice. Ensures that care is safe, efficient, effective, timely, and meets the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of patients and their families consistent with NEBH's mission and core values. Collaborates with other members of the patient care team to plan and coordinate patient care goals and achieve optimal patient outcomes. Recognizes patient care needs and works to establish a comprehensive plan of care. Responsible for maintaining patient confidentiality and privacy, ensuring compliance with HIPAA and New England Baptist Hospital standards, policies and procedures. Consistently meets the NEBH Clinical Nursing I and Clinical Nursing II Competencies.

Requirements

BSN Required
RN MA License Required.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification and ACLS Required.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 2 years med/surg experience preferred.
New Graduate RN's considered

Responsibilities

Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments to ensure all patient populations are appropriately cared for
Designs and implements individualized patient care plans reflective of current nursing practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines.
Demonstrates professional commitment and takes personal responsibility for ensuring patient safety.
Ensures proper identification of patient when providing care in accordance with NEBH identification policies and procedures
Administers medications to patients in accordance with NEBH policies and procedures.
Assesses/monitors and documents patient response to medication dosages and therapies, and provides intervention as needed
Obtains orders specimens for diagnostic testing ensuring correct labeling of specimens in accordance with patient identification policies and procedures
Documents and updates the patient medical records in accordance with NEBH and department-specific policies and procedures
Provides pain management ensuring that patient pain is assessed, managed, and documented
Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
Coordinates with ancillary departments and needed.
Completes and confirms patient admission history using paper and/or electronic medical records.
Communicates and collaborates with the patient care team and serves as the patient's advocate when appropriate
Effectively delegates appropriate patient care activities to other members of the patient care team with appropriate knowledge and skill levels.
Follows patient care pan, updating and documenting changes as they may occur
Adheres to infection control standards including, but not limited to hand hygiene, room assignment, isolation precautions, aseptic/sterile techniques, and universal standard precautions.
Cleans equipment in accordance with NEBH and departmental policies, procedures and standards.
Utilizes and adheres to proper procedures for handling and disposing of bio-hazardous materials
Informs and educates patient of expected outcomes before, during, and after medical procedures
Explains patient privacy requirements to patient, families and visitors and maintains patient privacy ensuring compliance with HIPAA and New England Baptist Hospital standards, policies and procedures.
Maintains all mandatory education requirements, professional licensure and any required certifications
Identifies emergency/crisis situations; communicates such in a timely manner to appropriate patient care team members and responds appropriately
Performs services in compliance with established practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, statutes and regulations (example: JCAHO, Fire Code, OSHA)
Participates in ongoing educational and professional development activities to enhance clinical knowledge and update requisite skills
Participates in hospital and/or unit-based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes
Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive and professional work environment
Takes initiative to share knowledge and skills willingly with colleagues, students and novice practitioners in a collegial manner