Experienced Registered Nurse, Cardiology Progressive Care Unit, Per Diem

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, Massachusetts 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. A 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 he/she provides to individuals and groups, including health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or dignified death of those they serve. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care assumes responsibility for the plan of care and has authority to make decisions and is held accountable for decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan. The registered nurse facilitates the 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. Job Description Essential Duties & Responsibilities I. Clinical Judgment and Decision Making The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families. Develops a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures. Performs systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient. Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response. II. Professional Relationship Establishes professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and patients and families. The relationship includes the patient and family as a partner in care and is based upon Swanson’s Theory of Caring. Educates the patient and family about the patient’s illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient. Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community‑based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond. III. Clinical Leadership Demonstrates professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting and the ANA Code of Ethics. Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member. Demonstrates role of nurse as teacher. Demonstrates ability to fulfill role in regulatory compliance and readiness. IV. Clinical Scholarship Upholds standards of quality nursing care. Demonstrates a commitment to life‑long learning. Demonstrates evidence‑based practice (EBP) in nursing. Organizational Requirements Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities. Complies with all Lahey Clinic policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic. Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participates in and successfully completes mandatory education. Performs 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 Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit‑specific competencies. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience: None Pay Range $37.00 – $95.37 per hour All staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr Beth Israel Lahey Health