RN- Health Care (Full-Time

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, the Professional Nurse practices within the Professional Practice Model, the MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice, and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Baystate Health's core values. The Professional Nurse 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. The Professional Nurse assumes responsibility for the patient's plan of care and is held accountable for decisions specific to the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. The Professional Nurse provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other healthcare team members. The registered nurse maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by the nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.

1) Demonstrates organizational skills that maintain safe delivery of the standard of care for assigned patients/families; Administers medications and treatments according to policy/procedure.

develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care. Documents all assessments according to policy.

1. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient/family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents accordingly.
2. Adheres to practice guidelines specific to the care setting: a) utilizes standards, policies, and procedures to support clinical decision-making b) seeks guidance from appropriate resources c) demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement initiatives.

Establishes and maintains mutual trust within the nurse-patient/family relationship, and engages patient/family participation in care.

10) Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources; 11) Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds. Documents plans and communicates to patients.

12) Participates in unit/house-wide performance improvement initiatives.

1. Participates in shared governance and unit decision-making.
2. Demonstrates progress in meeting personal and professional goals.

Required Work Experience:

Must have 10 months or more of clinical experience as an RN Any exception must be approved by the CNO

Preferred Work Experience:

Baystate Health required competencies per department

Diploma in Nursing (Required) Certifications:

Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.