Registered Nurse (RN) - Complex Medical Unit FT - Rotating Night/Evening shift

Job Description

Summary

Provide patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing. Utilize appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with the plan of care.

Function as a clinical resource for the patient, consistently providing direction and support to ensure a focus on the team goals and patient driven outcomes.

Function within role expectations, delegate duties to other caregivers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

• Nursing assessment is completed accurately and timely in accordance with practice standards.
• Plan of care is developed and implemented that reflects the needs and goals of the patient.
• Nursing care is provided, evaluated and modified to achieve goals and objectives.
• Patient care documentation is completed per established standards.
• Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures.
• Doctors orders are transcribed or acknowledged as needed and orders are carried out as directed.
• Nursing care activities are coordinated in collaboration with other care team members to facilitate achievement of patient goals.
• Patient education needs are assessed and education provided related to the disease process, underlying disability, medication, and preparation for discharge to help patients and families develop self care skills necessary to move toward wellness.
• Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members as needed.
• Team conferences and meetings are actively participated in to achieve stated goals.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Qualifications And Experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.

Education / Degree

Required

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Preferred

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience

Required

Preferred

Licensure

Required

Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

• Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.
• Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software.
• Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel).

Preferred

• Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.
• Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.
• Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.
• High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work Environment : Activity

Activity

Amount o f Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather conditions

Extreme cold (non weather)

Work in high place(s)

Work in confined space(s)

Risk of electrical shock

Risk of radiation exposure

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

Flammable / explosive gases

Toxic / caustic chemicals

Dust or other irritants

Grease or oils

Hazardous specimens

Exposure to lab animals

Infectious / contagious disease

Cleaning agents / chemicals

Hot equipment

Noisy equipment

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

Other

Lifting / Carry Requirements Of This Job

No Lifting required

No Carrying Required

Number of pounds Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Push / Pull Requirements Of This Job :

No Pushing required

No Pulling Required

Number of pounds Amount of Time

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull

Up to 10 pounds

Up to 25 pounds

Up to 50 pounds

Up to 100 pounds

Over 100 pounds

Physical Activity Requirements Of This Job :

Activity Amount of Time Spent

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Stand

Walk

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

Reach with hands & arms

Climb stairs

Climb ladder or other equipment

Drive / operate motor vehicle

Balance

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

Speak

Hear

Taste

Smell

Touch

Vision Requirements Of This Job :

Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

Distance vision

Color vision

Peripheral vision

Depth perception

Ability to adjust focus

Other

Safety equipment used while performing this job :

Safety eye glasses

Gowns

Filter lens (welding / soldering)

Scrubs

Face shields

Boots

Ear plugs or Mufflers

Hard hat

Surgical mask / dust mask

Coveralls

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

Gloves

Level Of Noise Typical In This Work Environment :

Very quiet

Quiet

Moderate

Loud

Very loud

Primary Location

MA-Cambridge-SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

Work Locations

SHC Spaulding Hospital Cambridge

Registered Nurse

Organization

Spaulding Hospital Boston & Cambridge(SRN,SRH,SHC)

Schedule

Full-time

Standard Hours

Shift

Day Job

Posted Shift Description

Replacement for James McManus

Employee Status

Regular

Recruiting Department

SRH Nursing

Job Posting

Oct 4, 2024