Experienced Registered Nurse- Farr 11- Medicine Telemetry- Per Diem Rotating

About the role

Farr 11 is a fast-paced 30-bed inpatient medical telemetry unit providing care to a complex patient population with a wide range of acute and chronic illnesses, including sepsis, COPD, pneumonia, diabetes, GI disorders, cancer, failure to thrive, and eating disorders. Patients often present with multiple comorbidities and complex social and/or psychiatric disorders. The role utilizes the nursing process as the frame of reference for practice as a professional registered nurse, providing direct nursing care to patients and families. Candidates must possess strong communication and organizational skills, be adaptable, and work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments
• Systematically assesses the health care needs of individuals or groups and formulates, implements, and evaluates a care plan
• Demonstrates decision-making ability by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients
• Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable, timely, and patient-centered care
• Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families
• Identifies resources necessary to implement the plan of care
• Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families
• Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect
• Communicates effectively in the exchange of information
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, including emergency skills and unit-based competencies
• Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit-based educator or clinical nurse specialist
• Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self
• May participate in quality improvement activities
• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
• Individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center
• Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety

Requirements

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required; Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred
• Experience: 1–3 years related work experience required
• License/Certification: Registered Nurse license required; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Pay

Base hourly wage range: $38.00 – $98.19. Actual compensation is determined based on factors including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Additional requirements

All staff must be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.