6 South Medical / Telemetry Nurse - Part-Time - Faulkner

Schedule

24hrs Days (8hr or 12hr shifts based on the needs of the department) with every other weekend and holiday rotation.

About the Unit

6 South is a 37 private bed med/telemetry teaching unit. You will see a diverse adult population with acute and chronic conditions including (but not limited to) asthma, COPD, renal disease, DKA, DVT, HTN, PE, and sepsis. On this unit, you will have exposure to the latest technology including telemetry, Vocera, Epic and CVM (constant monitoring system).

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual.
• Demonstrate initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs.
• Effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care.
• Report directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor.
• Assure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

Qualifications

• BSN required
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure required
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers required
• ACLS Certification for Healthcare Providers required
• Membership in a professional nursing organization preferred

Skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients
• Observational skills and the ability to set priorities
• Ability to adhere to all I.C.A.R.E. standards

Pay

$41.36 - $100.00/Hourly