Staff Nurse - Fairview

Overview

This is a hybrid position that entails 24 hours of work in the Critical Care Unit, and 12 hours of work in the Medical-Surgical Unit.

• The staff RN is a registered, professional nurse who is responsible for providing individualized nursing care for a specific group of patients. The staff RN has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocols relating to the physical and psychological needs of the patient population served. The nurse coordinates care in collaboration with the patient, family, nurses, peers, physicians and allied health care providers.
  
  Assumes responsibility for the outcome of nursing care delivered.

• Experience:
• Education and Training:
• Associate s degree in nursing required, BSN preferred.
• License, Certification & Registration:
• RN License
  - Currently licensed as an RN in Massachusetts
• Other Requirements:
• Ability to function independently under general guidance of the Director and follows the guidelines and protocols and/or policies and protocols specific to each unit. Duties require independent action and judgment. Utilizes time management, communication, planning, delegating, and problem solving in providing care. Must possess and demonstrate critical thinking skills. Must maintain emotional stability in emergency settings.
• Other Addendum(s) Requirements
• Minimum 2 years experience in CCU or ICU preferred.
• CPR - current BLS required.
• IV Qualifications required.
• ACLS required within one year of hire.
• PALS
  - Pediatric Advanced Life Support required within one year of hire.