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Job Description - Registered Nurse II Full & Part Time, Multiple Shifts - Continuous Posting (2500039I)

Job Description

Registered Nurse II Full & Part Time, Multiple Shifts - Continuous Posting - ( 2500039I )

This is an open and continuous posting for full-time and part-time positions on multiple shifts.

Western Massachusetts Hospital operated by the Department of Public Health (DPH) is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse II. We are a specialty care hospital providing in-patient services to individuals in need of ventilator/respiratory, end of life care, neuromuscular, Alzheimer’s, and chronic care.

• Directs and participates in the nursing care of adult and geriatric patients on an inpatient unit following standards of care. Transcribes, administers and/or supervises administration of medication in accordance with standard practices and protocols. Maintains accurate records related to activities, meetings, groups, treatment plan schedules and all nursing assignments. Establishes and maintains a current nursing care plan and completes written assessment of nursing needs.
  
  Provides professional expertise and knowledge in carrying out emergency functions, all codes, and unexpected emergencies.
• Performs direct hands-on nursing care using established hospital policies and procedures along with nursing standards of care to ensure a consistent approach to patient care.
• Assesses and records the patient’s health status upon admission and using the Western Massachusetts Hospital Nursing Assessment process.
• Develops and maintains an up-to-date written plan of care for each patient using nursing diagnosis to identify patient problems/needs, care to be given and patient goals. The inter-disciplinary team is responsible for each element of care.
• Documents changes in the patient’s condition and care rendered according to established nursing service guidelines.
• Participates in and takes actions that are directed by nursing and hospital-wide Quality Assurance activities.
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients, families and other members of the care team in order to enhance continuity of patient care.
• Maintains personal and professional growth by attending in-services, keeping current with contemporary nursing practice and participation on hospital committees.
• Participates in employee performance reviews by keeping supervisors informed of staff performance through consultation and documentation.
• Performs duties of charge nurse on the unit for a single shift or regular basis.
• May instruct unit personnel in nursing techniques, procedures and equipment.

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of nursing.
• Understanding of the problems in providing nursing services to special client groups such as mentally, physically and/or emotionally handicapped.
• Knowledge of the types and application of emergency medical procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and tourniquets.

• Meditech & Meta experience, CPR and IV certification.
• Sound knowledge of philosophy, principles, practices, and theories of public health and public health nursing.
• Demonstrated knowledge of standard nursing policies, procedures, methods, techniques, safety practices and medical terminology/abbreviations.
• Ability to establish effective relationships with individuals, families, providers, physicians and staff members.
• Proficient usage of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and Outlook.

The Western Massachusetts Hospital is the only public hospital operating in the western region of Massachusetts with a mission to serve as a medical safety net for many uninsured and under-insured citizens residing in the region. Western Massachusetts Hospital provides both acute and chronic hospital care to patients with a variety of chronic diseases and complicated medical conditions, such as:

• Cardiac and pulmonary disease
• Chronic neurological disorders
• Complications of strokes
• Dementia with major behavioral issues
• End stage terminal illnesses of various…