Registered Nurse, RN - Medical Day Care, Per Diem

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

1d•$38 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. The role provides professional nursing care in accordance with physician orders and assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for a designated group of patients, within the scope of practice and as directed by the patient’s plan of care. This is a per diem position working 16 or more hours per week at the Saints Campus Medical Day Care.

Requirements

Massachusetts RN licensure.
12 months to less than 3 years of RN experience.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and the healthcare team.
Knowledge of and ability to apply the nursing process.
Department-specific certifications relevant to the department and type of patient care may be required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
Evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
Develops, implements, and evaluates individualized patient care plans.
Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize care plans based on patient needs.
Manages patient assignments and delegates effectively based on patient needs and team-member skills.
Develops and documents comprehensive educational plans for patients and families using appropriate resources.
Supports patients’ and families’ rights, informed decisions, and advance directives.
Continually evaluates and revises care plans based on changes in patients’ health status.
Develops comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
Supports new staff members and facilitates their transition into the unit.
Guides department staff professional growth through precepting.
Identifies learning needs and pursues appropriate professional-development education.
Participates in departmental committees as needed.