Registered Nurse, RN - Medical Day Care

RN IV

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

Location: Saints Campus- Medical Day Care

Hours: 36 Hours- Full Time Varied (Days)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 8 Years of RN Experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting and mentoring.
• Participates and provides direction in department initiatives designed to improve the quality of care or clinical outcomes.
• Participates and provides direction in the development of standards of care, patient/family education, and staff education to address the needs of specific patient populations.
• Participates in departmental committees, educational activities, and research as needed.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Provides feedback to leadership regarding staff performance.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
• Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.