Registered Nurse, Foster Wing, 24hr, Nights

General Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of direct patient care using the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice within a specific unit or clinical area.

Nursing Process

• Maintains assignment of patients and caseload according to unit guidelines and established standards of practice.
• Maintains competency in management of clinical emergencies.
• Communicates and coordinates the patient’s plan of care to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintains competency with technology and equipment.
• Utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
• Maintains competency in pharmacology/medications in administering drugs and monitoring the patient’s response.
• Maintains a collaborative, team relationship with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the group’s achievement of goals and to help foster a positive work environment.
• Supports and encourages diverse points of view, work and lifestyles.
• Practices cost containment and fiscal responsibility through the efficient use of supplies, equipment, time, etc.

Clinical Practice

• Demonstrates/applies the skill and judgment necessary to implement the medical/nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient.
• Bases clinical practice on evidence, unit guidelines, and professional standards to improve the quality of care and to guide clinical judgments.
• Maintains competency with technology and equipment.
• Utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
• Uses appropriate infection control and safety practices in all duties.

Collaboration

• Delegates responsibilities to others according to Massachusetts general laws and practice guidelines with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
• Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care.
• Works weekends, holidays and off-shifts as required by unit staffing needs.

Climate

• Influences others by establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships and professional development.
• Holds self accountable for professional practice.
• Presents self in a calm and professional manner and effectively verbalizes relevant problems during daily interactions, and/or staff meetings.
• Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participates in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth.
• Assumes responsibility for meeting mandatory education requirements and unit specific education and competencies.
• Acts as a preceptor as requested.