Description

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Nurse Supervisor and the physician chair of the unit, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients seen in his/her unit. The Registered Nurse performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Registered Nurse also directs the practice of medical assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses and performs charge nurse responsibilities. The Registered Nurse is accountable to perform in accordance with Health Center Policy and Procedures, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, and standards set by the ANA.

The RN promotes patients self-management and empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence. The RN will actively engage in care team huddles, clinical meetings, and quality improvement activities. The RN will seek opportunities to learn from others, be open to adapting best practices into their work and effectively communicate those areas which they feel uncomfortable or need to improve upon to their supervisors. The RN will contribute to the orientation and development of new personnel, as well as mentor peers and promote collaborative teamwork. The RN is committed to the constant pursuit of organizational excellence and improving the health status of the community.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Nursing Assessment

1. Assess and triage patients
2. Collect data, history and information including pertinent vital signs
3. Review the medical record

2. Treatment Plan of Care

1. Collaborate and plan treatment with patient, family, providers and multi-disciplinary team

3. Implementation Plan

1. Implements the individualized plan to achieve high quality patient care
2. Implement providers orders
3. Effectively advocates to achieve optimal patient care

1. Prepares patient, chaperones and assists with MD exam

4. Evaluation and Revision of Treatment Plan

1. Evaluate the patients response to treatment plan

5. Patient Safety

1. Assures that service standards, policies and procedures meet or exceed regulatory standards (JAHCO, DPH, MA Board of Nursing etc.)
2. Applies the principles of standard precautions

6. Worksite

1. Maintain a safe patient care environment

7. Supervise and Delegate

1. Oversee duties and activities of medical assistants and LPNs
2. Delegates tasks to appropriate personnel

Qualifications

RN from an accredited nursing school, current MA license, and current CPR certification. Three (3) years overall experience preferred, with at least 2 years in Adult and Pediatric acute care, and medical/surgical environment. Bilingual capability in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole desired.