Registered Nurse, RN - Medical Day Care

Registered Nurse IV

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

Location:

Saints Campus
- Medical Day Care

Hours:

36 Hours
- Full Time Varied (Days)

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. 8 Years of RN Experience.
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
4. Department Specific:
Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

• 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.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting and mentoring.
• Participates and provides direction in department initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Participates and provides direction in the development of standards of care, patient/family education, and staff education to address the needs of specific patient populations.
• Participates in departmental committees, educational activities, and research as needed.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Provides feedback to leadership regarding staff performance.

Physical Requirements:

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

Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.