RN - CDU (24/D)

Join The Bilh TeamWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.24hpw; 7a-3:30p, rotating weekends and holidaysUnit Description:The Clinical Decision Unit is designed to hold patients whose medical conditions require specific clinically defined hospital-based services that include short term treatments, assessments and reassessments through periodic monitoring by staff who evaluate whether the patient can be discharged from the hospital or require inpatient status/admission. Patient expected length of stay is 8-48 hours, therefore the admission/transfer/discharge (ADT) activity of this unit is expected to be high and therefore fast paced. This clinical area features a pace similar to the Emergency Room with diagnostic work ups and care needs in a telemetry setting.Duties/Responsibilities:Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, educate and document the nursing care of patients set forth by organizational policies and in accordance with the standards of professional nursing practice.Utilizes specialized knowledge, judgement, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, as well as, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the patient to facilitate a safe discharge.Works collaboratively with other disciplines in care of patients.Participates in formal and informal educational programs to improve technical skills.Responsible for continued learning and application to practice.Responsible to provide patient and family education.It is understood that this is a summary of key job functions and does not include every detail of the job that may reasonably be required.Registration/Certification:Current MA RN LicenseAHA BLS certification required.Education/Experience Required:12 months of recent acute care RN experience preferred.Current telemetry experience preferred.Evidence of continuing education.Utilizes appropriate time management skills and communicates effectively.Documented professional development activitiesKnowledge of critical pathsCharge nurse experience preferredBSN preferredAHA ACLS certification preferredBeth Israel Lahey Health Vaccination RequirementAs a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.Equal Opportunity Employer