RN - Medical Observation (Seasonal) Full Time Night

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse is accountable and responsible as a professional nurse for providing patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care using a holistic view that may include patients’ physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status. The nurse collects information to develop a comprehensive standard of care, meet identified patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing plan of care. Initial assessments establish a baseline for future comparisons, while ongoing assessments and reassessments address changing patient needs. The RN follows established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures; ensures accurate documentation and adequate supplies; and is knowledgeable in equipment operation. The RN must maintain required credentials and comply with hospital procedural standards while supporting and promoting Jupiter Medical Center’s mission and vision. The role also includes acting as an educator to peers, patients, and families, and performing other duties as assigned. This is a seasonal, full-time night position.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
Two current years of RN experience in a hospital or acute-care setting.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
NIHSS training; training can be obtained through organizations and learning systems offering courses from the American Heart Association.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Ability to push and pull up to 40 pounds and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
Complete annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service, and health requirements, including attendance at new employee orientation.
Participate in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program.
Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Provide patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients.
Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care using a holistic view of each patient.
Collect assessment information, develop a comprehensive standard of care, and evaluate patient-care outcomes and the effectiveness of nursing plans.
Perform initial, ongoing, and reassessment activities to establish baselines and respond to changing patient needs.
Follow established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
Ensure accurate documentation and adequate supplies, and demonstrate knowledge of equipment operation.
Maintain required credentials and comply with hospital procedural standards.
Support and promote Jupiter Medical Center’s mission and vision.
Educate peers, patients, and patients’ families.
Perform other duties as assigned.