ED RN- 36hr Rotating

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a dedicated registered nurse to deliver direct patient care and participate in patient-centered planning in a dynamic hospital setting. You will assess needs, implement plans, and collaborate with a care team to ensure safe, effective results.

The role emphasizes education for patients and families, adherence to care plans, and ongoing professional development. MA RN licensure and BLS are required; ACLS may be required for certain units; vaccination is

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certificate required; ACLS for some units.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and makes nursing judgments.
• Coordinates care and directs assistive personnel for safe, patient-centered care.
• Collaborates with health professionals and communicates effectively.
• Educates patients and families according to care plans and discharge needs.
• Maintains annual mandatory education and participates in quality improvement.

Skills

Patient care

Team collaboration

Communication

Patient advocacy

Education

Accredited Nursing Program

Bachelor's degree in Nursing preferred

Massachusetts RN license

Tools

BLS

ACLS for some units

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for assessing the health care needs of patients for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision‑making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients.
• Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient‑centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
• Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Demonstrates the ability to act as a patient advocate.
• Education is planned and provided according to care plan and predicted Length of Stay for every patient who is alert and able to comprehend. Family members and caregivers are included in education as appropriate.
  • Participates in the development of educational materials/presentations for patients and/or significant others and documents outcome in the medical record.
  • Ensures that patients and significant others receive education regarding discharge and the community services available.
• Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit–based competencies. Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, colleagues and Mount Auburn Hospital. The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Hospital. Demonstrates responsibility. Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, personal well-being and as required for license renewal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1–3 years related work experience preferred.
• License Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Certificate required. ACLS required for some specific clinical units.

Physical Requirements & Environment

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Employees in this role must be competent to provide patient care to one or more of the following age groups: Young adult: 16–30 years; Middle age: 30–60 years; Elderly: 60+.

Pay Range

$37.00 – $95.37

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled