Registered Nurse (RN) - Critical Care (CCU) - 36hrs/week, nights - 7pm-7:30am x3/week

divh2Critical Care Registered Nurse/h2pManages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, providing care, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures/ppCompensation Pay Range: $38.20 - $77.39/ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliMedication Administration/liulliDemonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications./liliCompletes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure./liliDemonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy./li/ulliPlan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience/liulliDevelop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes./liliInitiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization./liliContinues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice./liliDocuments all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines) and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI)/liliAssess/reassesses and documents patients level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patients response to each intervention both pharmacological and non-pharmacological per South Shore Hospital policy./liliWorks on behalf of patient /family. Seeks help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves./liliRaises ethical questions and concerns with clinical team. Seeks available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions./liliActively communicates plan of day via white board updating every shift./liliFacilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00pm, communicates barriers utilizing chain of command./li/ulliSafety/Quality - Fosters a Culture of Safety through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment./liulliVerifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including time out, administration of care, medications, labeled specimens an documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent./liliComplies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access./liliEnsures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times./liliUnderstands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness./li/ulliProfessional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice./liulliObtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice./liliPractices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act. Directs other licenses and non-licensed personnel as assigned./liliDisplays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change./liliDemonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace./liliCritical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solution, and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing chain of command./liliAccountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure./li/ulliTechnology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices./liulliAccess Lotus Notes to review email, learning management and other resources as applicable to RN role./liliUtilizes software applications required by department and unit standards./liliAccountable to understand how to operate in downtime./li/ulliCompliance/liulliWorks within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position./liliComplies with applicable policies and procedures./liliSafeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSHs privacy and security programs./liliBrings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP./liliComplies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs./li/ulliPatient and Family Centered Care/liulliConveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family./liliRecognizes the patient, and family according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team./liliCollaborates with the patient, and family according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care./liliWelcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit./li/ulliAge Culture/liulliPossesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness./liliConsiders the individual needs of each person with whom they interact./liliInteracts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed./liliEffectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources./li/ulh3Minimum Education - Preferred/h3pGraduate of an accredited School of Nursing/ph3Minimum Work Experience/h3pPrevious Acute Care RN experience preferred/ph3Required Licenses/Certifications/h3pRN - Registered Nurse/ppDepending on department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required/p/ul/div