Staff RN Cardiac Cath

Tufts Medicine•Lowell, MA

17d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN IV Complex Care independently provides advanced direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area. Location: Main Campus Hours: 10- Hour Shifts 7:00AM-5:30PM STEMI call coverage is one night per week and one weekend per month

Requirements

Massachusetts RN Licensure.
3-8 Years of RN Experience or more
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
ACLS Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Responsibilities

Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting and mentoring.
Participates and provides direction in department initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
Participates and provides direction in the development of standards of care, patient/family education, and staff education to address the needs of specific patient populations.
Participates in departmental committees, educational activities, and research as needed.
Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
Provides feedback to leadership regarding staff performance.