RN Registered Nurse Emerson 3 Med Surg Geriatrics FT Days

About the role

Manages individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment, and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, and providing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Administers, transcribes, and records medications in compliance with SSH policies and procedures.
• Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure.
• Documents narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy, and resolves narcotic discrepancies.
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient.
• Develops, evaluates, and updates individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes.
• Initiates admission assessment within 8 hours of admission and identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
• Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
• Documents all patient care following department of nursing policy, unit-based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines) and nurse-sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI).
• Assesses/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention, both pharmacological and non-pharmacological, per South Shore Hospital policy.
• Works on behalf of patient/family, seeks help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves, and raises ethical questions and concerns with the clinical team.
• Actively communicates plan of day via whiteboard, updating every shift.
• Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00pm and communicates barriers utilizing chain of command.
• Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out," administration of care, medications, labeled specimens, and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent.
• Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing and adheres to universal precautions, making appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times.
• Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times and understands individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.
• Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice.
• Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice and practices within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act.
• Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned and displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
• Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
• Analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, selects appropriate solutions, and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing chain of command.
• Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices, including Lotus Notes for email and learning management resources, and understands downtime procedures.
• Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical standards relevant to the position, complies with applicable policies and procedures, and safeguards the privacy and security of patient information.
• Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family, recognizing them as important members of the healthcare team.
• Collaborates with the patient and family in planning, implementing, and evaluating care, and welcomes their presence and participation at all times according to patient preferences.
• Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness, interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services to diverse populations, and effectively utilizes resources such as interpreter services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• RN - Registered Nurse license (Massachusetts).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA).
• Depending on department, may require Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification.

Schedule

7:00am–7:30pm, 36 hours/week, every third weekend, every other holiday.

Pay

$38.20 – $77.39 per hour.