Registered Nurse, Surgical Oncology Belkin Breast, 40 Hours (Days)

Position Summary The registered nurse adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. The RN is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice. Position Registered Nurse Department Surgical Oncology Belkin Breast Schedule 40 Hours (Days) Job Requirements Education Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required. Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification. Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas Knowledge and Skills Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information. Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families. Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred. Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas. Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects. Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities. Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served. Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served. Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues. Additional Responsibilities – Ambulatory Surgery RN Job Expectation RN to clinically triage any incoming calls and referrals. More specifically, RN to call patients to discuss labs and/or benign pathology results that were done in the office or the OR. Also to review the medication instructions/ adherence of new medications that were started in the clinic. Follow up post care and triaging patient's calls. Review Epic messages, MyChart. Routine postop calls to check on patients – essential to decrease OP-36 (unplanned readmit/ED visit within 7 days of outpatient surgery). Reminder calls for tests/imaging schedules and upcoming surgeries to review prep; Inbasket management. Route prescription refills to APPs. Assist in office procedures, wound care and lab follow up. FMLA paperwork. Compensation Range $38.05 – $79.47 per hour. This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing. Equal Opportunity Employer – Disabled / Veterans #J-18808-Ljbffr