Staff RN Tertiary Care

Beth Israel Lahey Health • Lawrence, KS

7d • $37 - $95

About The Position

The Registered Nurse practices under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, Assistant Nurse Manager, or Tertiary Team Leader, in accordance with the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, ANA standards and ethics, and Lahey Clinic’s core values. The nurse-patient-family relationship, continuity of care, and accountability are central to individualized, high-quality patient care. The nurse applies knowledge and skills to deliver care appropriate to patients’ physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-related needs.

The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for the quality of nursing care provided to individuals and groups, including health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning, restoration of functioning and comfort, and dignified end-of-life care. The nurse assumes responsibility and decision-making authority for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care, and coordinates care across the continuum. The role includes delegation and supervision under Massachusetts regulations and ANA delegation principles, with responsibility for assignments, instruction and supervision of delegates, and delegation outcomes.

The nurse provides direct patient care in collaboration with other healthcare team members, maintains current technical skills relevant to the specialty, and follows applicable regulatory and accreditation standards. The position’s practice domains include clinical judgment and decision-making, professional relationships, clinical leadership, and clinical scholarship. The nurse also supports organizational policies, quality improvement, mandatory education, customer service, and other departmental needs.

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved and/or accredited School of Nursing.
• Current Massachusetts Board of Registration license to practice professional nursing.
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.
• Demonstrated clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care according to nursing policies, procedures, and unit-specific competencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• For Emergency Department: ACLS certification from the American Heart Association and one year of RN experience are required.

Nice To Haves

• For Emergency Department roles, Emergency or Critical Care experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, high-quality nursing care and coordinate its delivery for assigned patients and families.
• Develop culturally competent plans of care that identify patient problems, expected outcomes, and preventive measures.
• Perform systematic patient and family assessments relevant to the practice setting.
• Deliver age-appropriate care, evaluate its effectiveness, and adapt the plan based on patient and family responses.
• Establish professional relationships with patients, families, nurses, physicians, and other colleagues, involving patients and families as partners in care.
• Educate patients and families about illness, treatment, and appropriate preventive measures.
• Support Lahey Clinic community-based activities.
• Adhere to unit policies, procedures, practice guidelines, and the ANA Code of Ethics; act as a responsive team member and nurse-teacher; and fulfill regulatory compliance and readiness responsibilities.
• Uphold nursing quality standards, pursue lifelong learning, and demonstrate evidence-based nursing practice.
• Assume responsibility and decision-making authority for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care, and coordinate care across the continuum.
• Delegate and supervise nursing tasks appropriately, including making assignments, teaching and directing delegates, and remaining accountable for delegation outcomes.
• Maintain current technical and clinical skills, comply with regulatory and accreditation standards, and participate in quality improvement and mandatory education.
• Incorporate Lahey Clinic principles, mission, and goals into daily work; comply with policies and behavioral expectations; and maintain courteous, effective interactions.
• Perform other duties as needed or directed to meet departmental needs.

Benefits

• Pay range of $37.00–$95.37 per hour; actual compensation may vary based on factors such as seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, work location, and job responsibilities. Additional pay may include shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, or overtime pay, as applicable.
• Influenza vaccination is required as a condition of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree