RN - Medical Observation (Seasonal) Full Time Day

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care using a holistic view of patients’ physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status. The RN collects information through assessment to develop a comprehensive standard of care, meet identified patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing plan. The RN follows established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures; completes initial and ongoing assessments to individualize care and respond to changing patient needs; documents accurately; ensures adequate supplies; and operates equipment knowledgeably. The RN must maintain required credentials and certifications, comply with hospital procedural standards, and support and promote Jupiter Medical Center’s mission and vision. The position also includes educating peers, patients, and families and performing other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
Current BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Two current years of RN experience in a hospital or acute-care setting.
ACLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
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.
Ability to push and pull up to 40 pounds and carry and lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.

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, establish a comprehensive standard of care, and evaluate nursing-plan outcomes.
Follow established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures.
Conduct initial assessments and ongoing reassessments to individualize care and respond to changing patient needs.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure adequate supplies.
Operate equipment knowledgeably.
Educate peers, patients, and their families.
Maintain required credentials and certifications and comply with hospital procedural standards.
Support and promote Jupiter Medical Center’s mission and vision.
Perform other duties as assigned.