Registered Nurse - Complex Medical Unit

Summary

Provide patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing. Utilize appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with the plan of care. Function as a clinical resource for the patient, consistently providing direction and support to ensure a focus on the team goals and patient- driven outcomes. Function within role expectations, delegate duties to other caregivers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision.

• Nursing assessment is completed accurately and timely in accordance with practice standards.
• Plan of care is developed and implemented that reflects the needs and goals of the patient.
• Nursing care is provided, evaluated and modified to achieve goals and objectives.
• Patient care documentation is completed per established standards.
• Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures.
• Doctor's orders are transcribed or acknowledged as needed and orders are carried out as directed.
• Nursing care activities are coordinated in collaboration with other care team members to facilitate achievement of patient goals.
• Patient education needs are assessed and education provided related to the disease process, underlying disability, medication, and preparation for discharge to help patients and families develop self‑care skills necessary to move toward wellness.
• Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members as needed.
• Team conferences and meetings are actively participated in to achieve stated goals.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

• Education/Degree
  
  Required:
  
  Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Education/Degree Preferred: Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Basic Life Support: BLS certificate is required.
• Licensure
  
  Required:
  
  Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Licensure Preferred: Not specified.
• Skills (Required): Effective verbal, electronic and written communication skills using the English language; computer proficiency; variable work schedule to meet department needs (evenings, nights, holidays, weekends and travel).
• Skills (Preferred): Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills working with diverse populations; ability to work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team; anticipation of challenges and implementation of strategies; high level of service delivery; initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations; attention to detail.

• Outdoor weather conditions:
  Extreme cold (non‑weather).
• Work in high place(s).
• Work in confined space(s).
• Risk of electrical shock.
• Risk of radiation exposure.
• Exposure to blood borne pathogens.
• Flammable/explosive gases.
• Toxic / caustic chemicals.
• Dust or other irritants.
• Grease or oils.
• Hazardous specimens.
• Exposure to lab animals.
• Infectious / contagious disease.
• Cleaning agents/chemicals.
• Hot equipment.
• Noisy equipment.
• Humid or wet conditions (non‑weather).
• Other conditions.
• Lifting up to 10 pounds.
• Lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Lifting up to 100 pounds.
• Carry up to 10 pounds.
• Carry up to 25 pounds.
• Carry up to 50 pounds.
• Carry up to 100 pounds.
• Push/Pull up to 10 pounds.
• Push/Pull up to 25 pounds.
• Push/Pull up to 50 pounds.
• Push/Pull up to 100 pounds.
• Push/Pull over 100 pounds.
• Physical activities:
  Stand, walk, sit, use of hands requiring fine motor skills, sense of touch, move/rotate/bend wrist(s), type/use keyboard or other data entry device, reach with hands & arms, climb stairs, climb ladder or other equipment, drive/operate motor vehicle, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl, speak, hear, taste, smell, touch.
• Vision requirements:
  Close vision, Distance vision, Color vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception, Ability to adjust focus, Other.
• Safety equipment used:
  Safety eye glasses, Gowns, Filter lens (welding/soldering), Scrubs, Face…