RN II Per Diem

Baystate Health • Springfield, MA

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About The Position

The RN II provides basic nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current BNH Standards of Care. The role administers and monitors therapeutic interventions, applies the nursing process to patients and families, and is accountable for nursing-care outcomes. The RN II provides direct supervision to other health team members and delegates care in accordance with their education and expertise. The role advocates for patients and families, takes accountability for professional practice and delegated care, and practices within accepted ethical and legal nursing standards. The incumbent is expected to manage difficult and stressful patient situations, participate in continuing education, complete mandatory in-services and requirements, and perform other similar or related duties as assigned. Management may change or add responsibilities at any time.

The registered nurse collects and analyzes assessment data, identifies expected outcomes, plans and implements individualized care, coordinates care delivery, promotes health and a healthy environment, and evaluates progress. The role also manages nurse-patient and family relationships through advocacy, comfort, cultural competence and sensitivity, therapeutic communication, education, and health care transition management. The registered nurse must meet practice and safety, HCAHPS, and quality standards.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, an active Massachusetts Registered Nurse credential, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association, and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certification. The listed hourly compensation range is $41.82 to $66.30, with a midpoint of $54.06; starting pay is typically in the lower part of the range and varies based on relevant experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) / bachelor's degree in nursing.
• Registered Nurse credential for the State of Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide basic nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current BNH Standards of Care.
• Administer and monitor therapeutic interventions.
• Apply the nursing process to assigned patients and families and assume accountability for nursing-care outcomes.
• Provide direct supervision to other health team members implementing the patient care plan.
• Delegate care to peers, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Orderlies, and other direct caregivers according to their education and expertise.
• Advocate for patients, families, and significant others.
• Take accountability for professional practice and nursing care delegated to others, within accepted ethical and legal nursing parameters.
• Handle difficult and stressful patient situations.
• Participate in continuing education and complete mandatory unit, Patient Care Division, and hospital-wide in-services and requirements.
• Collect comprehensive data pertinent to patients' health or situations.
• Analyze assessment data to determine issues.
• Identify expected outcomes for individualized plans of care.
• Develop plans prescribing strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes.
• Implement care plans, coordinate care delivery, and employ strategies to promote health and a healthy environment.
• Evaluate progress toward attaining outcomes.
• Manage nurse-patient and family relationships, including advocacy, comfort, cultural competence and sensitivity, therapeutic communication, education, and health care transition management.
• Meet practice and safety, HCAHPS, and quality standards.
• Perform other similar and related duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level