Registered Nurse, RN - Medical 4 Telemetry
Company: Tufts Medicine
Location: Melrose
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
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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. An entry level role that applies broad
theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced
education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely
supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex,
and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.
Job Overview The RN provides direct nursing care to patients and
their families in accordance with established policies, procedures,
and practices. Job Description Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure. 2. 0 - Less than 12 Months 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. Manages own patient assignment by delegating effectively
based on patient needs and skills of team members. 6. Develops a
comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family,
utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to
department standards. 7. Recognizes patient/family rights through
support of their informed decisions and advanced directives. 8.
Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to
changes in the patient's health status. 9. Develops a comprehensive
discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals
including community resources. 10. Supports the development of new
staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit. 11.
Participates in professional development by identifying learning
needs and seeking appropriate education. Physical Requirements:
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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.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org .
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