Operating Room Internal Temporary Traveler RN Staffing Program Facility: Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Burlington, MA 08/13/2024

Job Type : Temporary

Time Type : Full time

Work Shift : Rotating (United States of America)

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The Internal Temporary Traveler RN Staffing Program participant adheres to the agreed upon parameters of the program. The 90 day assignment hours are 36 hours per week and include Nights and Weekends.

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager / Assistant Nurse Manager / Tertiary Team Leader, the Staff Registered Nurse : Tertiary Care practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Lahey Clinic’s core values that reflect its Mission.

The nurse-patient / family relationship, continuity of care and accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care.

Job Description :

Lahey Hospital and Medical Center is a Level 1 trauma center and we pioneer innovative treatments with highly specialized surgery and deliver world-class personalized care to ensure outcomes that matter.

Perioperative nurses transform their lives and careers in an environment where the exceptional is no exception. Our exceptional nurses deliver extraordinary care to our patients.

We utilize cutting edge technology within multiple surgical specialties in our 22 Operating Rooms. Our 14 surgical specialties include Cardiothoracic, Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Urology, and Robotics along with the largest live donor liver transplant program in the .

We are also recognized as a Robotic Center of Excellence with over 10,000 robotic cases completed.

Qualifications :

Nursing Diploma or ASN, BSN preferred

Current Massachusetts registered Nurse license required.

Minimum 2 years relevant OR Nursing experience

CNOR and EHR experience preferred

Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required

American Heart Association ACLS certification preferred

Demonstrate critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read / comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills

Lifting 75 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and / or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs

A Staff Registered Nurse : Tertiary Care demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety and age-appropriate considerations of patients.

The Staff Registered Nurse : Tertiary Care, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.

0, shall bear full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care he / she provides to individuals and groups.

Included in such responsibility are health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or for the dignified death of those they serve.

The Staff Registered Nurse : Tertiary Care assumes the responsibility for the plan of care and has the authority to make decisions and is held accountable for decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan.

The registered nurse facilitates the coordination of care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice within the domains of :

• Clinical judgment and decision making
• Professional Relationships
• Clinical leadership
• Clinical scholarship

A responsibility and function of the Staff Registered Nurse : Tertiary Care includes Delegation & Supervision in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.

0 Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse : Board of Registration in Nursing and the ANA Principles of Delegation. The delegating registered nurse at Lahey Clinic bears the full and ultimate responsibility that includes but is not limited to :

• Making an appropriate assignment
• Properly and adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate
• The outcome of the delegation

The Staff Registered Nurse : Tertiary Care provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members.

The Staff Registered Nurse : Tertiary Care maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities : including but not limited to :

I. Clinical Judgment and Decision Making :

A. The Staff Registered Nurse : Tertiary Care is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients / families.

Develops a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures.

B. Performs systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings.

C. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient.

D. Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient / family response.

II. Professional Relationship :

A. Establishes professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and patients and families.

The relationship includes the patient and family as a partner in care and is based upon Swanson’s Theory of Caring.

B. Educates the patient and family about the patient’s illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient.

C. Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond.

III. Clinical Leadership :

A. Demonstrates professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting and the ANA Code of Ethics.

B. Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member.

C. Demonstrates role of nurse as teacher.

D. Demonstrate ability to fulfill role in Regulatory compliance and readiness.

IV. Clinical Scholarship :

A. Upholds standards of quality nursing care.

B. Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning.

C. Demonstrates evidenced based practice (EBP) in nursing.

Organizational Requirements :

• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and / or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Graduate of a state approved and / or accredited School of Nursing

Licensure, Certification, Registration :

• Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration
• BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities :

Clinical Skills / Technical Knowledge

a. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. See Skill Record.

b. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies. See Skill Record.

c. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities.

Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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