Registered Nurse, 4 East, Neurology/Neurosurgery, 24 Hours, Nights
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. This position is on the 4 East Neurology/Neurosurgery unit, scheduled for 24 hours per week on 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The schedule includes every third weekend and every third holiday. The nurse provides and coordinates patient care from admission through discharge, performs assessments and reassessments, develops individualized care plans including discharge planning, and directs and evaluates nursing care. The role includes delegating appropriately, documenting care, educating patients and families, collaborating with other healthcare providers, administering medications and treatments, operating equipment, and assisting physicians with procedures and tests. The nurse also participates in nursing governance and quality improvement, supports staff education, and maintains professional growth. All responsibilities are essential job functions. The position also requires compliance with departmental policies, health and safety requirements, attendance expectations, and standards of respect and professionalism, along with participation in meetings and other related duties as directed.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
- BLS certification is required for every RN unless current ACLS certification is held, in addition to any unit-specific certifications and competencies.
- Thorough knowledge of the nursing discipline.
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 procedures.
- Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
- Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
- Delegate appropriately according to job descriptions and competency levels.
- Document patient care according to standard procedures.
- Develop, implement or 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 use quality improvement in daily operations.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, as well as health and safety regulations and requirements.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Respect diverse views and approaches and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
- Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by a Recruitment Team member during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
