Registered Nurse (RN), Cardiology, 27.5hr - Days

About the role

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager, provides direct patient care in accordance with Winchester Hospital's policies and procedures and the scope of practice for Registered Nurses in Massachusetts. Completes assessments, performs treatments, administers appropriate drug therapies, observes patient’s progress, records responses/reactions to interventions, and evaluates therapies for clinical outcomes and effectiveness. Works collaboratively with the patient, the patient’s family/significant others, and all members of the health care team to achieve the expected outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Exemplifies Winchester Hospital’s values and WE CARE behaviors
• Commits to making every encounter with patients, patients’ family, co-workers, physicians and other customers the best that it can be
• Complies with all Winchester Hospital policies and the Code of Business Conduct
• Maintains current license, life support certification, and tuberculosis testing as required
• Takes responsibility for own safety as well as the safety of patients, patients’ family, co-workers, physicians, and other customers
• Utilizes the nursing process to provide patient care: assesses the patient using observation, interview, and review of clinical data; develops individualized plan of care including discharge plan based on assessment and in conjunction with physician orders; evaluates and changes care plan as appropriate; implements plan of care; directs licensed and unlicensed personnel to implement plan of care; utilizes results of evidence-based research to improve clinical outcomes
• Administers medications and performs treatments as ordered
• Provides patient/family education to affect desired clinical outcomes
• Observes and/or makes periodic rounds on assigned patients independently, with physicians, and other members of the health care team
• Reports pertinent patient assessment data, plan of care and response to all appropriate members of the health care team
• Documents nursing process and other pertinent patient/family information completely and accurately
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences
• Communicates with other healthcare team members to resolve operational problems, patient satisfaction and clinical initiatives
• Completes competency for preceptor and/or charge nurse role at the discretion of nurse manager
• Completes competencies for unit specific responsibilities
• Takes on-call as needed
• Participates in mandatory training requirements as per unit/hospital policies, continuing education/in services to enhance knowledge, staff meetings, performance improvement initiatives, orientation of new staff, students and/or volunteers
• Participation in community activities is encouraged

Requirements

• Graduate of a state-approved and/or accredited RN program required
• BSN strongly encouraged
• Work experience in unit specific specialty preferred
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse License
• Basic Life Support certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Influenza (flu) vaccination required as a condition of employment

Population Specific Requirements

• Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric populations

Other Job Requirements

• On-Call: Based on department needs
• Schedule requirements: Based on department needs
• Travel requirements: Based on department needs

Reporting Relationships

Reports in most cases to the Director/ACNO, Nurse Manager, Nurse Coordinator or Supervisor. Not responsible for supervising the work of others.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Ability to reach and grasp objects, lift and push heavy objects, and position and transfer patients
• Ability to hear and communicate orally and in writing
• Ability to proofread and check documents for accuracy
• Ability to enter words and data into a computer
• Ability to distinguish color
• Anticipated contact with blood, bodily fluids or other potentially infectious materials
• Anticipated contact with potentially hazardous chemicals

Pay Range

$36.00 - $90.14 per hour (base hourly wage range). Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include 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.