Rn Medical Unit - Boston, MA, United States - Tufts Medical Center
Description
We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. Tufts Medical Center is recognized by the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program for excellence in nursing.Magnet recognition is the highest and most prestigious credential a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care.
Magnet recognition signals to nurses that the organization is committed to nursing.The nurses at Tufts Medical Center are integral to everything we do. It's a critically important role, so our nurses are well-supported, well-respected, and very well-appreciated
The Endoscopy unit is designated care area for adult patients undergoing endoscopic procedures inclusive of colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, trans-nasal endoscopies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies.
In addition, advanced interventional endoscopic procedures are also conducted and include endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangioscopy, Digital Spyglass cholangioscopy, Radiofrequency ablation, small bowel capsule studies, and balloon enteroscopy andmanometry studies.
The unit also offers a variety of diagnostic tests for patients with liver disease, including Fibroscan, as well as interventions like esophageal banding.
Position/Job Title:
Prof RN Per Diem
Endoscopy
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 patient's 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.
A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.Typically responsible for:
managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge.
The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety.
The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers.
The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices.
The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)Specialty Nursing certifications.
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.