RN I, Clinical Nurse Ambulatory - Revere
Company: MelroseWakefield Healthcare
Location: Revere
Posted on: November 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Job Profile Summary ----This role focuses on providing
professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in
accordance with physician orders. - In addition, this role focuses
on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans,
implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of
patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support
tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's
plan of care as directed. - Provides professional nursing care to
patients. Requires a nursing license. - - A professional individual
contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level
professionals or manage processes and programs. - The majority of
time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of
processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and
skills typically acquired through advanced education. - - An
experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area
typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.
- Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are
difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others
within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and
practices. - -Hours: 40 hours weekly, day shifts, flexible
hoursLocation: 310 Broadway, Suite 300, Revere, MA 02151Minimum
Qualifications: -1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. -2. Two (2) years
of clinical nursing experience. -3. Current Basic Life Support
(BLS) Certification. - -Preferred Qualifications: -1. Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN). -2. Three (3) years of clinical nursing
experience. -3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to
the department and the type of patient care being provided. -
-Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities
listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work
and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. - Other duties
and responsibilities may be assigned. - -1. Performs nursing
activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic
environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting
comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Includes,
but is not limited to, vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of
caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel. -2. Shows
respect for patients/family dignity and privacy in all
patient/family interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust
within the nurse-patient/family relationship. - - -3. Assesses and
identifies expected patient outcomes based on diagnosis, data, and
patient's concerns. - -4. Listens and acknowledges patients/family
knowledge of self and engages their participation in care. -
Identifies cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care
plan that enhances the health care experience. Recognizes
patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions
and advanced directives. -5. Develops and implements individualized
outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's
readiness and barrier to learning. Provides and coordinates health
teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to
maintain an optimal level of health. -6. Utilizes evidence-based
interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem.
-7. Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies,
all aspects of care, including but not limited to,
treatments/procedures performed and patient response. Documents the
implementation and any modifications, including changes or
omissions, of the identified plan. -8. Performs procedures and
treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to
established unit/practice area guidelines and professional
standards -9. Safely administers and assesses the patient response
to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and
Hospital and Department Standards of Care -10. Evaluates the
effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient
responses and the attainment of expected outcomes including patient
response and if desired outcomes have not been achieved. -11.
Develops, communicates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge
plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals to community
resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their
family. -12. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the
patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents
according to the department's documentation standards. -13.
Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety, quality
improvement, and process improvement activities to support and
improve patient outcomes. - Activities may include data collection,
analysis and evaluation. -14. Provides leadership at the bedside as
a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator. -15.
Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and
colleagues in order to create a positive and professional work
environment. -16. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues
and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in
nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds. -17.
Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their
roles, knowledge and capabilities -18. Identifies and treats both
internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring
behavior. Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff
and patients. -19. Participates in lifelong learning activities
that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing
competence, enhance their professional practice and support
achievement of their career goals. -20. Incorporates new knowledge
and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices -21.
May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit
leadership -22. Precepts and mentors newly hired staff and nursing
students -23. Seeks out advanced certification opportunities and
ongoing education opportunities -24. Investigates available
technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and
research into daily professional activities -25. Promotes unit and
organizational growth through a shared governance model -26.
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. - Accepts
responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to
attend. -27. Practices in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse
Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of
Practice, Quality Caring framework and professional practice model
at Lowell General Hospital. - -What We Offer: -
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation by emailing us at .
Keywords:
Registered Nurse, Nursing Care, Patient Assessment, Clinical
Nursing, Health Care Services, Patient Care, Healthcare
Professional, Evidence-Based Practice, Compassionate Care, Care
Coordination
Keywords: MelroseWakefield Healthcare, East Providence , RN I, Clinical Nurse Ambulatory - Revere, Healthcare , Revere, Rhode Island
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