Registered Nurse, 36 Hour Night, Nursing Float Pool

Job Description When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Tertiary Team Leader the Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Lahey Clinic’s core values that reflect its Mission. The nurse‑patient/family relationship, continuity of care and accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety and age‑appropriate considerations of patients. In accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations – 244 CMR 3.0, the nurse bears full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care provided to individuals and groups, including health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or dignified death of those served. The nurse assumes responsibility for the plan of care, has authority to make decisions and is held accountable for assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan. The registered nurse facilitates coordination of care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice within the domains of clinical judgment and decision making, professional relationships, clinical leadership and clinical scholarship. A responsibility and function of the Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care includes Delegation & Supervision in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations – 244 CMR 3.0, registered nurse and licensed practical nurse board standards, and ANA Principles of Delegation. The delegating registered nurse bears full responsibility for assignment, teaching, directing, supervising and outcome of the delegation. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care provides care directly to patients and collaborates with other health care team members. The nurse maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Clinical Judgment and Decision Making Develop a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes and addresses preventative measures. Perform systematic patient and family assessment relevant to the practice setting. Deliver care specific to the age of the patient. Evaluate effectiveness of care and adapt the plan based on patient/family response. Professional Relationship Establish professional relationship with nurses, physicians, other colleagues, patients and families, based on Swanson’s Theory of Caring. Educate the patient and family about illness and treatment, including preventative measures appropriate to the patient. Support Lahey Clinic’s commitment to community based activities within and beyond the Lahey community. Clinical Leadership Support the development of others and create a practice climate of responsiveness and learning based on Benner’s Novice to Expert skills acquisition model. Demonstrate professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting and the ANA Code of Ethics. Demonstrate skills as a responsive team member. Demonstrate role of nurse as teacher. Demonstrate ability to fulfill role in regulatory compliance and readiness. Clinical Scholarship Uphold standards of quality nursing care. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong learning. Demonstrate evidence‑based practice (EBP) in nursing. Organizational Requirements Incorporate Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities. Comply with all Lahey Clinic Policies. Comply with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic. Maintain courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. Demonstrate an understanding of the job description, performance expectations and competency assessment. Demonstrate a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adhere to Customer Service standards. Participate in departmental and interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participate in and successfully complete mandatory education. Perform all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Qualifications Education Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing. Licensure, Certification, Registration Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration. BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities Demonstrate necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. Demonstrate necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care according to unit‑specific competencies. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience None. Pay Range $37.00 – $95.37 per hour. The base hourly wage range is the organization’s organizational and in good faith expectation for this position. Actual compensation may be influenced by seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, geography, job responsibilities and other permissible factors. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate due to shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay and other additional pay practices.All staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. About Us As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. We employ more than 35,000 people working together – nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more – making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. #J-18808-Ljbffr Beth Israel Lahey Health