Acute Care Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Longmont (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association is seeking a qualified nurse to provide direct care in an acute medical-surgical unit, applying the nursing process and evidence-based practices to ensure safety and quality. You will perform comprehensive assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and communicate effectively.

Emphasis is on patient-centered outcomes, patient education, and mentoring junior staff in a

Qualifications

• Direct nursing care in an acute medical-surgical unit.
• Apply evidence-based practices to support clinical decisions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Apply evidence-based practices to support clinical decision-making and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and communicate effectively.
• Focus on patient-centered outcomes by incorporating patient needs, preferences, and education.
• Support and develop colleagues through precepting in a fast-paced clinical environment.
• Maintain a safe, professional standard of care in accordance with applicable clinical policies.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Patient advocacy

Effective communication

Mentorship/precepting

Job description

Role Summary

Provide direct nursing care to patients in an acute medical-surgical unit using the nursing process and evidence-based practices to ensure safety and quality.

• Deliver comprehensive patient assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care
• Apply evidence-based practices to support clinical decision-making and patient outcomes
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate care and communicate effectively
• Focus on patient-centered outcomes by incorporating patient needs, preferences, and education
• Support and develop colleagues through precepting in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Maintain a safe, professional standard of care in accordance with applicable clinical policies

Key Skills

clinical judgment, teamwork, patient advocacy, effective communication, and mentorship/precepting in high-acuity settings.