Registered Nurse, RN- R3 Intermediate Care- New Competitive Pay!

Registered Nurse (RN) - Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway

The RN independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Location: Riley 3 (R3) Unit- Saints Campus

Hours: 36 Hours (Full-Time) Weekend and Holiday Commitment Required

Shift: Evenings/Nights 7:00PM-7:00AM

The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN's minimum experience, education, and qualifications.

Level I - 0 Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.

Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.

Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.

Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.

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.

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
• Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
• Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient's health status.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Minimum Qualifications: 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.

2. 12 Months - Less than 3 Years 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).

Physical Requirements: 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.

Pay Range: $37.50 - $68.47