RESEARCH STAFF NURSE / PER DIEM / DAYS - BWH CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION - CCI.
Location: Boston Massachusetts
Description: Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is at present looking to employ RESEARCH STAFF NURSE / PER DIEM / DAYS - BWH CENTER FOR CLINICAL INVESTIGATION - CCI. right now, this job will be placed in Massachusetts. Detailed specification about this job opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Responsibilities:
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department’s Clinical Practice Manual.
The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the
patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively
manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and
evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse director, or
supervisor.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
A. Organization of Patient Care
1. Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care
for a specific patient assignment.
2. Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
3. Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
4. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and
development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas, such as the NICU and Obstetrics
the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.
B. Quality of Care:
1. Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with
nursing documentation standards.
2. Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient
and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral
and previous medical records.
3. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate
resources and documents according to the department’s documentation standards.
4. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals
including community resources.
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting
stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
6. Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or
quality improvement programs.
7. Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
8. Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
9. Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
10. Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
11. Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
C. Coordination/Collaboration:
1. Interacts with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
2. Collaborates with other discipline(s).
3. Develops, utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care.
4. Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
5. Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
6. Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
7. Serves on unit-based and organizational committees, and disseminates information to
peers.
D. Education:
1. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own
learning needs.
2. Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
3. Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
4. Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.
E. Research:
1. Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
2. Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
F. Budget:
1. Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
2. Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost effective health care.
3. Assesses patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing,
transfers and assignments.
4. Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary
boundaries.
G. Personnel:
1. Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as
appropriate.
2. Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
3. Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
4. Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
5. Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
6. Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth
running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift
assignment, or work schedule.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in
Massachusetts. For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Nursing is required.
B. Experience:
Prior experience not required unless specified for certain specialty areas.
C. Other:
Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in
a specialty area is encouraged.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of
patients. Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Must be able to
function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate
effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication,
respect for others, and time/priority management.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
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. Work entails walking and lifting.
Required to Work Weekends Per Contract.
Shift:
Day Shift.
This is a Per diem position.
EEO Statement:
An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer
Additional Information
GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The RN is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for implementation of clinical research protocols from multiple services approved for the Center for Clinical Investigation (CCI) outpatient units and multiple off sites at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In this role, the RN must demonstrate initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in the care of patients and the conduct of clinical research studies including investigational medication administration, monitoring, data collection and study documentation. RN will be responsible for multiple activities for several protocols during the same time period. He/she must demonstrate the ability to effectively assume full responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of protocol tasks under the direction of the principal investigator for each protocol and within policies and procedures of the CCI and Department of Nursing. The CCI RN is responsible to the Associate Program MD Director, reports to the CCI Outpatient Manager, collaborates with the CCI Physician Assistants and is accountable to the CCI Nurse Manager.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Organization of Patient Care and research activities
1. Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care
for clinical research patients in the CCI outpatient and off site settings within BWH Department of nursing standards and IRB approved protocols.
2. Sets priorities when organizing care acuity and intensity of protocol events for clinical research patients.
3. Maintains continuity and accuracy through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication and required record keeping. Maintains identification and documentation systems for clinical research patients.
4. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of clinical care standards, research policies and procedures, as well as principles of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient.
B. Quality of Care and research activities
1. Documents patient care and protocol events in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing and research documentation standards.
2. Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on approved protocol and data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
3. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department’s documentation standards.
4. Develops or contributes to the comprehensive discharge plan addressing both clinical and research needs utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and protocol implementation, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan as allowed within approved protocol to achieve desired outcomes.
6. Participates actively in the CCI implementation meetings and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
7. Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
8. Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures including chemotherapy drugs and biologic agents.
9. Performs nursing and research procedures safely and efficiently, including phlebotomy, intravenous therapy, infusions, and blood sampling from IV access.
10. Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
11. Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
C. Coordination/Collaboration
1. Interacts with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner, demonstrating comprehension of research principles and approved protocol specifics.
2. Collaborates with other discipline(s) including CCI physician assistants, study team and clinical healthcare team to implement protocol events.
3. Participates in administrative committees meetings, as appropriate and assists with the development and implementation of effective strategies for initiation and operation of CCI.
4. Develops, utilizes and evaluates unit standards of care for the research .
5. Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and ethics of research , and acts as a role model to others
6. Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
7. Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
8. Serves on unit-based and organizational committees, and disseminates information to peers.
D. Education
1. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own
learning needs.
2. Maintains current knowledge and competence in area of practice in order to implement protocols within practice standards
3. Coordinates with colleagues to conducts inservices for educating staff about the details of study protocols and procedures as well as related clinical care and experiences.
4. Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs to maintain clinical and research skills and knowledge .
5 Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.
E. Research
1.Maintains professional relationship with clinical research nursing community.
2.Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
3. Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
F. Budget
1. Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
2. Assesses patient's acuity and study’s intensity/complexity accurately when making decisions regarding scheduling and assignment
3. Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary
boundaries.
G. Personnel
1. Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as
appropriate.
2. Provides input into the evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
3. Assumes responsibility for appropriate duties in the absence of leadership personnel.
4. Adheres to hospital, research and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
5. Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
6. Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth
running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to assignments, shift or work schedule.
QUALIFICATIONS:
A. Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.
B. Experience: 5years experience with adult medical/surgical patients and 2 years of experience as a nurse, with IV experience and credentials.
C. Detail-oriented concerning the collection and documentation of research samples and data.
D. Flexible with hours to meet the needs of the research study.
E.. Chemotherapy/biologic drug administration certification, IV certification, phlebotomy and blood drawing off IV lines preferred.
SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients. Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management. Must demonstrate excellent observational skills and the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines as well as excellent organizational skills and attention to detail needed for record keeping and coordination of data collections.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a variety of patient care environments within the BWH inpatient and outpatient areas including outpatient units at off sites such at 221 Longwood and 850 Boylston. There may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. Work entails walking between various sites and some light lifting.
- This position is funded through grants/reimbursable funds, or other sources to cover the costs of salary and benefits.
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