Registered Nurse, RN - Medical 5, Per Diem

Tufts Medicine

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 assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates care for an assigned group of patients, provides professional nursing care and clinical support within the scope of practice, and works toward achieving each patient’s plan of care. The nurse works independently with general supervision and may direct the work of other professionals or manage processes and programs.

Medical 5 is a 39-bed medical-surgical/telemetry unit caring primarily for adult acute-care patients with varied diagnoses and comorbidities. Patients commonly have cardiac and medical conditions, and may also be post-surgical. Common diagnoses include chest pain, pneumonia, renal failure, COPD, CHF, atrial fibrillation, GI bleed, and syncope. The unit may also care for post-pacemaker and cardiac catheterization/PCI patients who require telemetry monitoring. Staff collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, participate in shared governance, and are encouraged to pursue professional growth.

This is a per diem position. The role requires Massachusetts RN licensure and current Basic Life Support certification. Department-specific certifications relevant to the department and patient care may also be required.

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 type of 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.

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 individualize care plans based on patient needs.
• Manage patient assignments and delegate effectively according to patient needs and team-member 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 as patients’ health status changes.
• Develop comprehensive discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
• Support new staff members and help facilitate their transition into the unit.
• Guide the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Identify learning needs and seek appropriate education for professional development.
• Participate in departmental committees as needed.
• Provide direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Benefits

• A comprehensive benefits package is mentioned, but specific benefits are not listed.
• The Total Rewards package is described as supporting health, financial security, and career growth.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed