Registered Nurse- Orthopedics- 36hr Rotating
About The Position
New England Baptist Hospital (NEBH), part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is hiring a Registered Nurse for its 4 East (4E) Orthopedic Telemetry Unit. The 28-bed unit cares for patients recovering from orthopedic and musculoskeletal procedures. NEBH is a regional provider of orthopedic surgery and musculoskeletal care and holds Magnet designation for nursing excellence. The Registered Nurse provides competent, compassionate, individualized care to a group of patients. The nurse develops and implements care plans, monitors patient status and response to treatment, collaborates with the patient care team, and advocates for patients as appropriate. Care must be safe, effective, timely, culturally responsive, and consistent with NEBH policies, professional standards, and its mission and values. The nurse also protects patient privacy and confidentiality and meets the hospital’s Clinical Nursing I and Clinical Nursing II competencies.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required.
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
- Minimum two years of medical/surgical experience preferred; new graduate RNs are considered.
- Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum two years of medical/surgical experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care and make appropriate nursing judgments for patients.
- Design and implement individualized care plans consistent with current nursing standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and guidelines.
- Promote patient safety, verify patient identity, administer medications, monitor and document responses to medications and therapies, and intervene as needed.
- Obtain and label specimens for diagnostic testing in accordance with patient identification procedures.
- Document and update patient medical records and admission histories using paper and/or electronic records.
- Assess, manage, and document patient pain.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge patients, coordinating with ancillary departments as needed.
- Communicate and collaborate with the patient care team, advocate for patients when appropriate, and delegate appropriate care activities based on team members’ knowledge and skills.
- Follow the patient care plan and document changes as they occur.
- Follow infection-control practices, clean equipment, and properly handle and dispose of biohazardous materials.
- Educate patients about expected outcomes before, during, and after procedures; explain privacy requirements to patients, families, and visitors.
- Maintain required education, professional licensure, and certifications.
- Identify and communicate emergency or crisis situations promptly and respond appropriately.
- Comply with applicable practice standards, policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, statutes, and regulations, including JCAHO, Fire Code, and OSHA requirements.
- Participate in continuing education and professional development to maintain clinical knowledge and skills.
- Participate in hospital or unit patient-safety and quality activities to support and improve outcomes.
- Maintain collaborative, professional relationships and share knowledge and skills with colleagues, students, and novice practitioners.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
