Registered Nurse, RN - R3 Intermediate Care
About The Position
The Registered Nurse independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. This position is on the Riley 3 (R3) Intermediate Care Unit at the Saints Campus and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a full-time evening/night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Weekend and holiday commitment is required. Placement in the Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway is based on a registered nurse’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications. The pathway has four levels: Level I for 0 to less than 12 months of RN experience; Level II for 12 months to less than 3 years; Level III for 3 to less than 8 years; and Level IV for 8 years of RN experience. The nurse conducts and documents assessments, develops and evaluates individualized plans of care, provides patient and family education, and plans for discharge using appropriate resources. The role also includes delegation and coordination of patient assignments, support for patient and family rights, contributions to performance improvement and evidence-based practice, and participation in staff development, professional learning, and departmental committees as needed.
Requirements
- Massachusetts RN licensure.
- 12 months to less than 3 years of RN experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Department-specific certifications relevant to the department and patient care may be required.
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply the nursing process.
- Ability to lift and turn patients, with occasional lifting of 30–35 pounds.
- Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.
- Ability to perform occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing or pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
- Fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients, and visual and aural acuity to monitor patient care.
- Ability to work with exposure to infectious disease, possible carcinogenic chemicals, and blood-borne pathogens.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Responsibilities
- Participate in and maintain awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
- Evaluate and integrate evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
- Conduct and document accurate clinical assessments.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized patient plans of care.
- Use professional nursing judgment to tailor care plans to patients’ assessed needs.
- Manage patient assignments by delegating effectively according to patient needs and team members’ skills.
- Develop and document comprehensive education plans for patients and families, using appropriate resources.
- Support patient and family rights, including informed decisions and advance directives.
- Continually evaluate and revise care plans in response to changes in patients’ health status.
- Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
- Support new staff members and help facilitate their transition into the unit.
- Guide department staff’s professional growth through precepting.
- Identify learning needs and seek appropriate education for professional development.
- Participate in departmental committees as needed.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Total Rewards package supporting health, financial security, and career growth.
- Generous benefits to support employees and their families’ well-being.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
