RN - Urgent Care Billerica
Job in
Billerica, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 01821, USA
Listing for:
Lowell General Hospital
Full Time
position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
-
Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, Pediatric Nurse
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 100000 - 125000 USD Yearly
USD
100000.00
125000.00
YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Sign on Bonus Eligible!
Hours: 36 hours a week. Shifts are 8am-8:30pm, rotating every 3rd weekend requirements.
Location: 199 Boston Rd. Billerica, MA. Urgent Care Billerica
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 experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.
Job
Overview
This role possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. Serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices.
Provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
Job Description Minimum Qualifications - Massachusetts RN Licensure.
- Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications - Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
- Department Specific:
Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided.
Duties and Responsibilities
Performs nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Includes, but is not limited to, vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel.Shows respect for patients/family dignity and privacy in all patient/family interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust within the nurse-patient/family relationship.Assesses and identifies expected patient outcomes based on diagnosis, data, and patient's concerns.Listen and acknowledge patients/family knowledge of self and engage their participation in care. Identify cultural needs (i.e., language, etc.) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience. Recognize patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.Develops and implements individualized outcomes‑based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning. Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health.Utilize evidence‑based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem.Document per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response. Document the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan.Perform procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards.Safely administer and assess the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care.Evaluate the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes including patient response and if desired outcomes have not been achieved.Develop, communicate, and coordinate a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals to community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family.Develop a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department's documentation standards.Participate in hospital and/or unit‑based patient safety, quality improvement, and process improvement…
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