Labor & Delivery-RN II Complex Care
Listed on 2026-06-18
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Nursing
Healthcare Nursing, RN Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist
Melrose Wakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center, over 20 locations and 50 specialties, Melrose Wakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career. If you are interested in providing care in your local community, come join our team!
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties:
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs.
The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. 12 Months - Less than 3 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.
1. Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
2. Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
3. Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
4. Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
5. Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
6. Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
7. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
8. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
9. Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
10.Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
11. Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
12. Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
13. Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
14. Participates in departmental committees as needed.
Hours:
36 hours/week
Evening/Night Shift
Every third weekend!
What We Offer:
Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Clinical mobility tracks
Free on-campus parking
About Melrose Wakefield Hospital:
Melrose Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. Melrose Wakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are…
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