RN, Foster Wing, 24hr, Days
About The Position
Responsible for planning, delivering, and managing direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards. The RN manages patient care from admission to discharge, performs assessments and reassessments, develops and coordinates individualized plans of care including discharge planning, and directs, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates nursing care in the assigned clinical setting. The RN delegates appropriately, documents patient care, and develops and documents education plans for patients and families or significant others. The role promotes quality and continuity of care through collaboration with other healthcare providers; administers medications; performs treatments and therapies; operates equipment; and assists physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests as needed. The RN participates in nursing governance and performance improvement, supports staff education and development, and assumes responsibility for professional growth. The position is in an indoor patient-care environment and is classified as medium work. The schedule is 24 hours per week, with 12-hour day shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., including every third weekend and every third holiday.
Requirements
- Current Massachusetts nursing licensure and registration.
- Current BLS certification, unless current ACLS certification is held; unit-specific certifications and competencies may also be required.
- Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
- Meet department-specific competencies, which are developed and maintained by the department.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Use the nursing process to deliver and manage patient care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
- Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to standard procedures.
- Develop and coordinate individual plans of care, including discharge planning.
- Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
- Delegate tasks appropriately in accordance with job descriptions and competency levels.
- Document patient care according to standard procedures.
- Develop, implement or coordinate, and document education plans for patients, families, and significant others.
- Collaborate with other healthcare providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
- Administer medications; perform treatments and therapies; operate equipment according to policy and procedure; and assist physicians with treatments, procedures, and special tests as required or directed.
- Participate in and support Nursing Governance activities.
- Assume responsibility for professional growth and assist with staff education and development.
- Participate in performance improvement initiatives and apply quality improvement in daily operations.
- Comply with departmental policies, procedures, objectives, and health and safety regulations.
- Attend meetings, conferences, and seminars as required or directed.
- Demonstrate respect for diverse views and contribute to a professional, tolerant, civil, and accepting environment for employees, patients, and visitors.
- Maintain regular, reliable, and predictable attendance.
- Perform other similar and related duties as required or directed.
Benefits
- A signing bonus may be available; eligibility will be confirmed by a member of the Recruitment Team during the interview process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
