Registered Nurse - Adult Medicine

PAY TRANSPARENCY STATEMENT:

In accordance with The Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act, BNHC provides reasonable pay range for each posted position. Actual compensation will be based on multiple factors such as relevant experience, education and training to determine offered rates. This range represents the organization's good faith estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Registered Nurse assists the providers, works directly with the patient; handles triages; phone calls; administers medication; works with patients during nurse visits; collaborates and coordinates care with LPNs, MAs, and other ancillary staff. Performs administrative tasks and attends meetings in the absence of the Charge Nurse. Performs skilled nursing assessments. Maintains a professional environment in a multi provider, multidiscipline organization.

Maintains a patient centered environment including but not limited to:

Provision of care and advocate for patients of all ages and their families based on prudent nursing judgement and acceptable standards of practice.

Efficient patient flow, assisting providers and other staff.

Perform tasks and procedures within the scope of a registered nurse (R.N.) and legal guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act. Demonstrate competency in these tasks. Adheres to Board of Registration regulations.

Perform nursing tasks in all clinical areas.

Why choose BNHC for a Registered nurse (RN) position:

Tuition and career growth support

Pay up $5000 sign on bonus

Eligibility for State and Federal Loan forgiveness

Competitive PTO

REPORTS TO:

Charge Nurse, and Director of Nursing.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Professional Behavior:

Demonstrates characteristics of accountability and responsibility.

Is reliable and dependable as demonstrated by excellent attendance, punctuality, and thorough follow through of work tasks.

Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

Maintains discretion of conversation in work areas.

Is pleasant, courteous, and considerate of patients and co-workers.

Demonstrates ability to prioritize demands, work with distractions, adapt to change, exercise efficient time management, and work independently.

Maintains an appropriate chain of command.

Attends meetings.

Tasks – including but not limited to:

Patient preparation for visit.

Appropriately prepare patients for either a complete physical, sick visit, follow up visit, or a gynecological exam.

Vital Signs: blood pressure, temperature, pulse (all points), orthostatic blood pressure and pulse.

Obtain interpretation when needed.

Chart documentation.

Measurements:
Height, Weight, and (other measurements as needed).Documentation of reason for visit, medication review, allergy review.

Documentation of medication review.

Patient tests/treatments.

Audio acuity testing.

Ear irrigation.

Electrocardiogram (EKG).Visual acuity testing.

Injections – Intramuscular (I.M.); subcutaneous (S.C), Intradermal (I.D.); Z-track.

Intravenous (I.V.) therapy.

Medication administration.

Dose calculations.

Peak flow meter.

Oxygen saturation.

Nebulizer treatment.

Oxygen administration.

Laboratory TestsCLIA Waived Tests Pap Smear Handling Patient Procedures.

Physical and emotional assessment.

Wound care.

Assisting providers.

Maintaining sterile field and sterile technique.

Burn care.

Diabetic care.

Ace wraps/splints/slings/braces.

Colposcopy.

Biopsies.

Suture removal.

Staple removal.

Other Patient Services.

Patient education.

Prescription refill.

Telephone Triage.

Walk-in Triage.

Other related phone calls.

Referrals.

Appointments.

Nurse visits.

Documentation.

Hospital discharge follow-up.

May be designated “Charge nurse” in the absence of the full-time charge nurse

Care of Equipment.

Proper handling, cleaning, and storage of all equipment.

Cold sterilization.

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