Experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse, Nursing Float Pool, 36-Hours, Rotating Schedule

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking an experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse for the Float Pool on a 36-hour, rotating schedule. The RN will work under supervision within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model and MA Nurse Practice Act to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.

Minimum qualifications include an RN license in Massachusetts, BLS, and 2+ years in Med/Surg. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, delegation, collaboration, and adherence to regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.
• 2+ years of Med/Surg experience strongly preferred.
• Clinical Skills/Technical Knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.
• Develop a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Perform systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings.
• Deliver care that is appropriate to the patient’s age.
• Evaluate effectiveness of care and adapt the plan based on patient/family response.
• Coordinate care across the continuum with the health care team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Clinical nursing skills

Education

Graduate of a state approved/accredited School of Nursing

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.

Experienced Med/Surg Registered Nurse, Nursing Float Pool, 36-Hours, Rotating Schedule

Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Tertiary Team Leader, the Registered Nurse practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Lahey Clinics 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 Registered 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 Registered Nurse, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0, shall bear full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care he/she provides to individuals and groups. Included in such responsibility are health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or for the dignified death of those they serve.

The Registered Nurse Assumes The Responsibility For The Plan Of Care And Has The 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
• Clinical scholarship

A responsibility and function of the Registered Nurse includes Delegation & Supervision in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0 Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse: Board of Registration in Nursing and the ANA Principles of Delegation. The delegating registered nurse at Lahey Clinic bears the full and ultimate responsibility that includes but is not limited to:

• Making an appropriate assignment
• Properly and adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate
• The outcome of the delegation

The Registered Nurse provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members. The Registered Nurse maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by 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.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: including but not limited to:

I. Clinical Judgment and Decision Making:

• The Registered Nurse 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.
• Demonstrate 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 evidenced 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.

Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Clinical Skills/Technical Knowledge

• Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. See Skill Record.
• Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies. See Skill Record.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.

Experience: - 2 plus years of Med/Surg experience strongly preferred.

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.

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