Registered Nurse, RN - Emergency Department, Sign On Bonus Eligible - New Competitive Pay!
New Competitive Pay!
Hours: 36 hours, Night shift 7p-7a, every third weekend
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It also involves performing Clinical Nurse duties such as assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care needs of a designated group of patients or providing nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice.
Job Description
- Minimum Qualifications: Massachusetts RN Licensure, Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), 1 year of RN experience required.
- Preferred Qualifications: Previous critical care experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
- Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
- Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
- Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
- Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
- Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
- Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
- Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
- Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
- Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
- Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
- Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
- Participates in departmental committees as needed.
Physical Requirements
- Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
- Prolonged standing and walking.
- Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
- Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
- Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
- Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
- Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
- Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.
About MelroseWakefield Hospital
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works. Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that welcomes everyone with hospitality and humanity.
About the Role
The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN’s minimum experience, education, and qualifications. Level I - 0 – Less than 12 Months of RN Experience. Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience. Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience. Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
- 403(b) retirement plan with company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical mobility tracks
- Free parking
About Tufts Medicine
A healthcare system that works. Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that welcomes everyone with hospitality and humanity.