Registered Nurse, Acute Care Float Pool, Per Diem
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The role provides care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population, and works collaboratively with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care. This is a per diem position in the Acute Care Float Pool, with mixed shifts and schedules that may include weekdays, weekends, and major holidays. The nurse assesses patients, develops and coordinates individualized care and discharge plans, supervises and evaluates nursing care, documents care, and educates patients and families. The position also involves administering medications and treatments, operating equipment, assisting physicians with procedures and tests, participating in nursing governance and quality improvement, and supporting staff education and professional development. Work is indoors in a patient care environment and is considered medium physical work.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
- BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross within 30 days of hire; the posting also states that current ACLS certification satisfies the BLS requirement for an RN.
- ACLS through the American Heart Association is required in select areas, including the Float Pool, within six months or by the first scheduled course offering, whichever is sooner.
- Thorough knowledge of the discipline of nursing.
- Comply with applicable departmental competencies and demonstrate proficiency in the responsibilities of the position.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to deliver and manage patient care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to standard procedure.
- Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
- Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
- Delegate appropriately in accordance with job descriptions and competency levels.
- Document patient care according to standard procedure.
- Develop, implement, coordinate, and document education plans for patients, families, and significant others.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Administer medications; perform treatments and therapies; operate equipment according to policy and procedure; and assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed.
- Participate in and support Nursing Governance activities.
- Assume responsibility for professional growth and assist with staff education and development.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and apply quality improvement in daily operations.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety requirements.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
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