Registered Nurse - Venous Access - Per Diem

Primary Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with members of the CareTeam to ensure that patients receive skilled nursing care that meets their individual needs.
• Assesses patients' needs, plans care and coordinates appropriate assignments for team members 100% of the time.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Establishes relationships with staff that promote a professional and productive work environment.
• Evaluates and documents outcomes of patient care.
• Actively participates in quality assurance programs.
• Communicates with other team members regarding patients.
• Serves as a resource for difficult or complex situations. Refers appropriate problems to nurse coordinator.
• Participates in presenting education programs to team members to ensure competence.
• Works with team members to monitor patient satisfaction and develop appropriate interventions.
• Administers medication according to nursing/hospital/unit policy/procedure without errors 100% of the time.
• Provides direct patient care as a member of the CareTeam.
• Provides and documents competent nursing care based on scientific principles and uses the nursing process and meets policy.
• Administers medications according to nursing, hospital, unit policy and procedures and meets outcome measures.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing process, theories, and clinical expertise related to patient care, normally acquired through the completion of a nursing training program at an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team of health-care personnel to resolve complex problems.

Pay

Pay Range: $37.00 - $95.37