RN Weekend Baylor

Weekend Baylor RN

Work 24 and paid for 32

Saturday and Sunday (every weekend)

Summary: The RN Baylor Nurse works under the supervision of the Clinical Manager or Director or designee. Scheduled hours worked are 24 weekend hours with pay and benefits reflecting 32 hours. As a member of the interdisciplinary team the RN Baylor Nurse works under the supervision of a Clinical Manager or Director and the attending physician to coordinate all aspects of the patients care in accordance with current professional standards and practice to maximize the comfort and health of patients and families.

What Youll Contribute:Proficient in responsibilities specific to the position.

• Responsible for identifying patient/family needs and for providing supportive care in accordance with the attending physicians orders and plan of care and Care Dimensions policies and procedures.
• Obtains relevant clinical information from patient records and from other staff members to ensure necessary familiarity with patient/family situations which require intervention.
• Communicates pertinent information to primary nurse and/or designated manager.
• Maintains regular and effective communication with other clinical staff so that patient activities are coordinated and consistent.
• Performs other duties assigned as required or requested.
• Must obtain and maintain any certifications required for the performance of this functional role as defined by Care Dimensions
• Ability to transport self to patients home/facility may be multiple locations in a work day.

What Youll Bring:

• Registered Nurse currently licensed in Massachusetts in good standing.
• Associates degree in nursing required; Bachelors degree in nursing or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum three years of varied work experience as a professional nurse and preferably one of the three years in an acute setting.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond to the needs of patients and families in varied settings.
• Skilled in nursing practice able to cope with family emotional stress and tolerant of individual lifestyles.
• Demonstrated understanding of hospice philosophy and principles.
• Demonstrated ability to be selfdirected flexible and cooperative in fulfilling role obligation and ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and in good working order.

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