Experienced Registered Nurse, ICU, 24hrs, Night Shift
About The Position
The Experienced Registered Nurse, ICU position at BID Milton provides compassionate, high-quality care to patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced clinical support in an 8-bed CCU/ICU. The unit cares for patients requiring advanced therapies such as mechanical and non-invasive ventilation, including BiPAP, central line management, and medication titration. Patient populations include postoperative patients, people with complex medical needs or recovering from respiratory illness, and patients transitioning to comfort-focused care, as well as medical/surgical patients with neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and cardiac diagnoses. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the nurse delivers care within the scope of a Massachusetts Registered Nurse license and uses the Nursing Process to assess patients, interpret information, make nursing judgments, plan and coordinate interventions, evaluate outcomes, revise care plans, and document care. The nurse collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and provides culturally responsive care, patient and representative education, and care appropriate to the ages of patients served. The role also includes telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition, operative/procedural/medical care, maintaining required competencies, following standard precautions and applicable policies, and assuming charge nurse duties when necessary. This position is 24 hours per week, consisting of two 12-hour night shifts, with every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. The role may also involve participation in unit quality assurance activities, meetings, committees, in-services, orientation, and training, as well as assisting with supply ordering and upkeep as assigned. The work is in a hospital critical-care environment and may expose employees to blood and body fluids; staff are expected to follow infection-control standard precautions and use available protective gear.
Requirements
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
- Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association before hire.
- ACLS certification required for Critical Care Units.
- Maintain required competencies for the patient population served.
- Follow standard precautions and infection-control requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Recent acute Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care using the Nursing Process, including assessment, interpretation of data, nursing judgment, care planning, intervention, evaluation, revision of the plan, and clear documentation.
- Consider patients’ cultural beliefs and practices and use interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
- Provide and coordinate health teaching for patients and/or their representatives.
- Collaborate and communicate with other health care providers to support quality and continuity of care.
- Provide care appropriate to the age groups regularly served and seek assistance when patients require resources for other age groups.
- Maintain position-specific and hospital-wide competencies required for the patient population served.
- Adhere to standard precautions and infection-control requirements.
- Assume charge nurse responsibilities as necessary.
- Participate in unit-based quality assurance studies and unit meetings.
- Participate in nursing committees, in-services, and orientation programs as directed.
- Attend or participate in training programs to improve and augment skills and knowledge.
- Assist with ordering and upkeep of supplies as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
- Assess and manage care issues for patients undergoing operative, procedural, or medical procedures.
- Provide care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition.
- Provide care to medical/surgical patients with neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and cardiac diagnoses.
- Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and department and hospital policies and procedures.
- Perform similar or related duties when necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and more.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities across the Beth Israel Lahey Health system.
- Free onsite parking.
- Access to $5 Red Sox tickets for all home games.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
