The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.
Qualifications
Current MA RN license required. Minimum of 1-2 years nursing experience is preferred.
Job Knowledge and Skills
Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills required. Telemetry experience preferred.
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor degree in nursing, preferred. Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting. 1 year Med/Surg experience required, unless otherwise noted in job posting. Critical care experience preferred. Expected to train to fill step down role within 1st 6 months.
Training Certifications and/or Registrations
CPR Training required within first 3 months of employment. Evidence of continued education and professional development. Certification or advanced training in specialty area preferred. Telemetry training required within the first year of employment.
Physical Environment:
The RN works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation.Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements. Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc. RN's may work with angry, agitated, and combative patients.
Physical Standards of Job Description:

• Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
• Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
• Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity
• Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity
• N/A - not applicable

Basic activity being performed
C
F
O
R
N/A
Comments
Walking
X
Device Clinic RN 10%
Standing
X
Device Clinic RN 10% _Pt care
Sitting
with back support
X
Device Clinic RN 65% w/ Back support, 5% without
without back support
X
Reaching
Overhead
X
Forward
X
Lateral
X
Low
X
Stooping
X
Bending at waist
X
Crouching
X
Bending at knee
X
Kneeling
X
Climbing
X
Crawling
X
Twisting
X
Balance
X
Pushing Tasks by weight
5 lb
X
5-15 lb
X
15-40 lb
X
40-75 lb
X
75-100 lb
X
Pulling Tasks by weight
5 lb
5-15 lb
X
15-40 lb
X
40-75 lb
X
75-100 lb
X
Lifting Tasks by weight
5 lb
X
5-15 lb
X
15-40 lb
X
40-75 lb
X
75-100 lb
X
Sensory Requirements
Yes
No
Comments
Visual Activity
Close paper work
X
CRT used
X
Color vision required
X
Visual monotony
X
Hearing Activity
Conversation
X
Monitoring Equipment
X
Telephone
X
Transcription
X
Background Noise
X
Sensory Discrimination
Hot/Cold
X
Sharp/Dull
X
The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position.It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.
EEO Statement
Newton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.