Job Profile Summary This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: 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. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. 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 expert level role that is a recognized master in professional discipline typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: establishing operational plans for job area, developing and implementing new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of functional results, and requires communication with leadership. Job Overview The RN Complex Care independently provides advanced direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. 8 Years of RN Experience. 3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification. 4. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) Certification. 5. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 1. Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates. 2. Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice. 3. Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments. 4. Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care. 5. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs. 6. Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members. 7. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards. 8. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives. 9. Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status. 10.Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources. 11. Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting and mentoring. 12. Participates and provides direction in department initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes. 13. Participates and provides direction in the development of standards of care, patient/family education, and staff education to address the needs of specific patient populations. 14. Participates in departmental committees, educational activities, and research as needed. 15. Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education. 16. Provides feedback to leadership regarding staff performance. Physical Requirements: 1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients. 2. Prolonged standing and walking. 3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting. 4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals. 5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens. 6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients. 7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care. Skills & Abilities: 1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team. 2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.