STAFF NURSE Float Pool 36 HRS Day
STAFF NURSE Float Pool 36 HRS Day
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Job Description
A. Education:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration inMassachusetts. For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree inNursing is required.
Med/Surg experience required.
Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification ina specialty area is encouraged.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group ofpatients. Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service team work communication respect for others and time/priority management.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Work entails walking and lifting.
Weekend RotationPer MNAContract.
GENERAL OVERVIEW:
The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Departments Clinical Practice Manual.
The registered nurse demonstrates initiative knowledge and clinical skills in caring for thepatient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectivelymanage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment plan implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse director orsupervisor.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLINICAL PRACTICE:
A. Organization of Patient Care
1. Accountable for assessing planning implementing and evaluating a plan of carefor a specific patient assignment.
2. Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
3. Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
4. Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and
development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas such as the NICU and Obstetricsthe principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.
B. Quality of Care:
1. Documents patient care in a manner that is clear complete concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
2. Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family information from other members of the health care team intraagency referral and previous medical records.
3. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the departments documentation standards.
4. Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referralsincluding community resources.
5. Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care and documents progress in meetingstated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
6. Participates actively in the unitbased and organizational quality management and/orquality improvement programs.
7. Provides a safe environment for patients staff family and visitors.
8. Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
9. Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
10. Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
11. Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
C. Coordination/Collaboration:
1. Interacts with patients families and colleagues in a professional manner.
2. Collaborates with other discipline(s).
3. Develops utilizes and evaluates unitspecific standards of care.
4. Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
5. Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
6. Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
7. Serves on unitbased and organizational committees and disseminates information topeers.
D. Education:
1. Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
2. Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
3. Participates in unitbased and organizational educational programs.
4. Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.
E. Research:
1. Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
2. Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
F. Budget:
1. Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
2. Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost effective health care.
3. Assesses patients acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffingtransfers and assignments.
4. Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetaryboundaries.
G. Personnel:
1. Participates in the orientation of new staff members students and others as
appropriate.
2. Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff as appropriate.
3. Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
4. Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
5. Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
6. Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smoothrunning of the unit e.g. flexibility in relation to patient assignments shiftassignment or work schedule.
Schedule:36 hours 7am7pm 3 days a week. Every other weekend.
Brigham andWomens Faulkner Hospital is a 150 bed nonprofit community teaching hospitallocated in Jamaica Plain directly across the street from the ArnoldArboretum. Founded in 1900 Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital has along history of meeting the health care needs of our patients by offeringcomprehensive care in a wide variety of specialties. At Brigham andWomens Faulkner Hospital our world revolves around our patients and theirfamilies which is why weve been nationally recognized for our best practicesin patient care safety measures and surgical outcomes. If youre lookingfor more than a career join Brigham and Womens Faulkner Hospital. Ourpatients call it better care. Our employees call it home.
Brigham andWomens Faulkner Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to racesex color religion national origin protected veteran status or on thebasis of disability.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
