Registered Nurse, Medical–Surgical/Telemetry- 36 hrs, Days with Rotation

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Milton, GA

1d•$36 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse works on 3 North, a 36-bed adult medical-surgical telemetry unit at Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital–Milton. The unit cares for a diverse patient population with an average length of stay of 3–4 days. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager or designee, the nurse provides safe, high-quality, patient-centered care within the scope of a Massachusetts Registered Nurse license. The schedule is 36 hours per week across three 12-hour day shifts with rotation, including every other weekend and holiday rotation. The role involves caring for a range of medical-surgical patients, including patients with neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and cardiac diagnoses, as well as patients undergoing operative, procedural, or medical procedures. The nurse provides care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring and dysrhythmia recognition and works collaboratively with other health care providers to support quality and continuity of care. The position may also involve charge nurse duties, unit-based quality activities, committee or training participation, and supply ordering and upkeep.

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.
Ability to follow standard precautions and infection-control practices; the role may expose employees to blood and body fluids.

Nice To Haves

Recent acute Medical/Surgical/Telemetry nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the Nursing Process to assess patients, interpret data, make nursing judgments, plan and coordinate interventions, evaluate outcomes, revise care plans, and document care clearly and concisely.
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, cooperate, and communicate with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
Provide age-appropriate care to the patient groups regularly served and seek resources or assistance for other age groups when needed.
Maintain competencies required for the patient population served and for hospital-wide requirements.
Adhere to standard precautions and infection-control practices.
Assume the charge nurse role 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 maintaining 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 for medical-surgical patients with diagnoses that may include neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and cardiac conditions.
Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety laws, regulations, and department and hospital policies and procedures.
Perform similar or related duties as necessary on an emergency basis or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.