Experienced Registered Nurse, Neurosciences Progressive Care Unit, 24 hours, Rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Burlington, VT

9d•$37 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

Lahey Clinic is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Progressive Care Unit (PCU) Nurse to join our new Neurosciences Progressive Care Unit (NPCU) team. We are seeking a dynamic Registered Nurse who is passionate about delivering exceptional neurological care in a progressive care setting. As a Registered Nurse in the NPCU, you will work collaboratively with our interdisciplinary team to provide clinical excellence in patient-centered care while being empowered through evidence-based practice, continuing education, collaboration, and shared governance. Our nurses deliver care at the highest level with empathy, compassion, and kindness at the forefront. Our Neurosciences Progressive Care Unit (NPCU) is a specialized unit dedicated to caring for patients with complex neurological and neurosurgical conditions who require a higher level of monitoring and care than a medical-surgical unit, but do not require intensive care. As a designated Comprehensive Stroke Center, Lahey Clinic is proud to continue expanding its neurosciences services and advancing neurological patient care. Nurses in the NPCU utilize advanced monitoring and assessment skills to care for patients recovering from stroke, neurosurgical procedures, seizures, traumatic brain injuries, and other neurological conditions. The team works closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, and case managers to promote optimal outcomes and support patients and their families throughout the recovery process.

Requirements

Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing
Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration
BLS certification from American Heart Association.
Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. See Skill Record.
Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies. See Skill Record.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
ACLS certification from American Heart Association
1 year RN experience required
Emergency or Critical Care experience preferred

Responsibilities

The Registered Nurse is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.
Develops a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures.
Performs systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings.
Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient.
Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response.
Establishes professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and patients and families.
The relationship includes the patient and family as a partner in care and is based upon Swanson’s Theory of Caring.
Educates the patient and family about the patient’s illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient.
Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond.
Demonstrates professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting and the ANA Code of Ethics.
Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member.
Demonstrates role of nurse as teacher.
Demonstrate ability to fulfill role in Regulatory compliance and readiness.
Upholds standards of quality nursing care.
Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning.
Demonstrates evidenced based practice (EBP) in nursing.
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.