Experienced Registered Nurse, 7 West, Medical Surgical Hematology Oncology, 36 hours, Day/Night Rotation

Job Description

The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members. The nurse-patient/family relationship, continuity of care and accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Ways in which nurses come to understand the problems, issues or concerns of patients/families, to attend to relevant/critical information, and to respond in concerned and involved ways.

• A. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.

• B. Performs systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings.

• C. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient.

• D. Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response.

• I. Clinical Judgment and Decision Making

• II. Professional Relationship

• III. Clinical Leadership

• IV. Clinical Scholarship

Organizational Requirements

• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing
• Licensure, Certification, Registration:
  • Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration
  • BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
  • Clinical Skills/Technical Knowledge
  • Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience: At least one year of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse. Inpatient nursing experience and experience working with Hematology/Oncology patients, preferred.

Pay Range

$37.00 – $95.37