STAFF NURSE / PER DIEM / ROTATION - BWH DAY SURGERY UNIT @ FOXBOROUGH - PATRIOT PLACE.
Location: Foxborough Massachusetts
Description: Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH) is currently seeking to employ STAFF NURSE / PER DIEM / ROTATION - BWH DAY SURGERY UNIT @ FOXBOROUGH - PATRIOT PLACE. right now, this vacancy will be placed in Massachusetts. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity please read the description below. 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 c! are for patients with varying acuity.
3. Maintain continui! ty 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. Upho! lds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff m! embers.
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 eff! ective 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:
Graduat! e of an approved school of nursing with current registration in
Mas! sachusetts. For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in
Nursing is required.
B. Experience:
Medical experience preferred.
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: Rotating Shift.This is a Per Diem Position. Weekend Rotation per MNA Contract.
EEO Statement: An EEO, AA, VEVRAA Employer Additional Information About Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center:
Brigham and Women's/Mass General Health Care Center is a comprehensive, community-based, multi-specialty ambulatory care center located in Patriot Place, a retail lifestyle center located adjacent to Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts. The Center offers a wide range of ambulatory services including Day Surgery, Primary Care, Medical and Surgical specialties as well as comprehensive ancillary services: Pharmacy, Clinical Laboratory Services, Phlebotomy, and a wide range of Diagnostic Imaging services. This deep breadth of patient s! ervices under one roof requires that each of our team members embody th! e willingness and ability to work across departments in order to provide an integrated patient experience.
While the Center's location is 25 miles from the main campus of BWH, it is an expectation that the Center's services offered will comply with the standards of care found at our main campus. In addition, all physicians practicing at the Center will be fully credentialed at BWH and will provide the same excellence of care that makes the BWH nationally recognized for clinical excellence. The clinical staff of the Center are BWH employees and must demonstrate the same high level of competence and professionalism found at the main campus. Travel to main campus may be required for professional development or business reasons.
Expectations for all Brigham and Women's / Mass General Health Care Center Employees:
Each employee is responsible for understanding the importance of and contributing to creating an environment that puts Patients First. To th! at end, all Center employees are expected to:
Work in an efficient manner
Practice safe patient care
Practice multi-disciplinary cross-coverage duties as needed
Work effectively in a team environment
Demonstrate a consistently high level of professionalism
Provide excellent, consistent customer service
Be flexible
Be willing to participate in changes to improve the Patient First environment.
These eight expectations are key to the Center's success and are core competencies required by all Center employees, regardless of role. ****Experience in preop/OR and PACU preferred. Experience in OR (Orthopedic) or preop/PACU within the past 7 years is required. ACLS certification and IV start skills are required. Must be available for at least one 8 hour non-overtime shift per week (Mon thru Fri 6am-6pm). Previous experience in ambulatory surgery center is preferred.
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us y! our resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Brigham and Women'! s Hospital (BWH).
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