Registered Nurse, RN - Progressive Care Unit

Job Overview

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

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 12 months to 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).

Location:

Progressive Care Unit
- Main Campus

Hours:

Per Diem

Shift: Varies (Days, Evenings, and Nights)

• Level I - 0 to less than 12 months of RN Experience.
• Level II - 12 months to less than 3 years of RN Experience.
• Level III - 3 years to less than 8 years of RN Experience.
• Level IV - 8 years of RN Experience.

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
• 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.

• Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
• Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.