Complex Care RN - Critical Care Specialist

Tufts Medicine; Melrose (MA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, is hiring an RN for Complex Care to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity unit. The role emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care per physician orders, while guiding junior staff and improving departmental processes.

Required MA RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, with 1 year of RN experience and critical care background. BSN preferred; competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• Current BLS certification.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
• Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
• Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• A strong critical care background required.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
• 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.
• Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Skills

Communication

Nursing process

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

BSN (preferred)

Job description

MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of Tufts Medicine, is hiring an RN for Complex Care to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity unit. The role emphasizes assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care per physician orders, while guiding junior staff and improving departmental processes.

Required MA RN licensure, BLS and ACLS, with 1 year of RN experience and critical care background. BSN preferred; competitive salary and benefits offered.