Urology Nurse

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

3d•$36 - $58•Onsite

About The Position

Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, providing care, coordinating cross continuum care and assessing outcomes of interventions in accordance with system, departmental and ambulatory policies and procedures. This role provides clinically-based, risk reducing care and coordination that facilitates the delivery of cost-effective quality healthcare along the continuum. It directly interfaces with physicians, care managers, health care teams, patients and their caregivers to achieve desired patient outcomes. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, a commitment to coaching patients on health promoting behaviors, and an ability to listen and assimilate complex clinical information are required in the role. The ability to work autonomously and in teams is essential. Participation in quality improvement efforts, research and evaluation processes related to the management of patient care is integral to the role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing, BSN preferred
Previous Ambulatory Care RN experience preferred
RN - Registered Nurse
BLS – Basic Life Support
Demonstrated proficiency in ambulatory care nursing, knowledge, and skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
Demonstrates flexibility via an ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulations.
Basic computer skills required.
Demonstrated skills in the areas of: communication (verbal and written), interdisciplinary collaboration, creative problem solving, and critical thinking.
Knowledge of health system and community resources preferred.
ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH)
RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

Responsibilities

Medication Administration
Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem and plan of care for each patient.
Safety/Quality - Foster's a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
Professional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
Technology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices.
Compliance
Patient and Family Centered Care
Age & Culture
Technology and Learning
Demonstrates as part of daily work experience the Aspects of Caring including but not limited to accountability and respect to our patients and colleagues.
Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
Consistently advocates for, facilitates, and implements principles of positive patient experience including caring, kindness and service.
Communicates plan of care to patient and family. Goals are: a. Keep the patient and family informed b. Provide information to patient and family about condition / treatment c. Include the patient/family in care plan decisions d. Communicate to patients and families in terminology they can understand.