Staff RN: Full Time - Melrose, United States - Tufts Medicine
Description
Were saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. 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 patients plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. 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.
The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.
Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the patients individualized plan of care.
Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patients health status.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.
Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.
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.