RN- Registered Nurse, D3, -Down Unit

Job Overview

* New Competitive Pay!
* The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Hours: 36 hours, weekend and holiday commitment
Location: D3 - Step Down Unit
Shift: Night shift

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 12 months – less than 3 years of RN experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Department specific:
  Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
• Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
• Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

$37.50 - $47.41 per hour.