Registered Nurse - Endoscopy

Home Health Foundation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to deliver exceptional patient care in a collaborative environment. This role involves managing patient care processes, advocating for patients, and utilizing evidence-based practices to ensure high-quality outcomes. You will work closely with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans that enhance the patient experience. If you are passionate about nursing and committed to professional development, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Benefits

Flexible Scheduling

Continuing Education Opportunities

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid RN license and BLS certification.
• Experience with evidence-based nursing practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage patient care from admission to discharge using evidence-based practices.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop and implement care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Collaboration

Critical Thinking

Medication Administration

Education

Registered Nurse License

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)

Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)

Job description

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. It involves performing clinical nurse duties such as assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating the care needs of a designated patient group or providing nursing care and clinical support tasks within the scope of practice to achieve the patient’s care plan. The role requires a nursing license. It is a professional individual contributor role that may involve directing lower-level professionals or managing processes and programs. Most of the time is spent overseeing the design, implementation, or delivery of processes, programs, and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. This is a senior-level role that requires advanced knowledge of the job area, typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Responsibilities include managing projects/processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals, and resolving complex problems.

Job Overview

The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. They stay informed about current healthcare trends, including advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment modalities, quality, and patient safety. The nurse advocates for patients and families while fostering a collaborative environment among healthcare providers. They are responsible for planning, delivering, and managing patient/family-centered care using the nursing process and adhering to nursing practice standards based on research, evidence-based practice, and best practices. At Tufts Medical Center, the nurse provides clinical excellence that supports our patient and family-centered care model.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Registered Nurse (RN) license.

2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

3. Certifications relevant to the department and care provided (e.g., ACLS, PALS) may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

2. Specialty nursing certifications.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties listed below describe the general nature of work and are not all-inclusive. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Utilize evidence-based knowledge to partner with patients and families in assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating age-appropriate care.

2. Collaborate with patients, families, and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes, considering cultural needs, to develop a care plan that enhances the healthcare experience.

3. Develop individualized, outcomes-based care plans, coordinate interdisciplinary meetings, and facilitate communication regarding the care and discharge plan, ensuring seamless transitions and utilizing principles of project and systems management.

4. Implement the care plan safely and timely, document modifications, collaborate with colleagues, utilize evidence-based interventions, and provide health education to maintain optimal health levels.

5. Evaluate the effectiveness of strategies and update the care plan based on patient responses and outcomes.

6. Demonstrate critical thinking and apply skills to implement nursing care, incorporating research and new knowledge to improve practices and provide culturally sensitive care.

7. Perform procedures and treatments according to standards and guidelines.

8. Administer medications safely, assess patient responses, and utilize pharmacological knowledge.

9. Maintain competency with technology and equipment.

10. Serve as an advocate and educator for patients and families.

11. Provide high-quality care efficiently and safely, using data trends to support clinical practice improvements.

12. Participate in safety and quality initiatives, supporting patient outcomes and safety standards.

13. Engage in performance improvement activities through data collection and analysis.

14. Promote quality, safety, and patient satisfaction.

15. Foster collaborative relationships among disciplines to ensure effective care and a positive work environment, participating in rounds and reporting.

16. Delegate responsibilities appropriately, understanding team members' roles and capabilities.

17. Lead service excellence by establishing a supportive environment, respecting diversity, and managing resources responsibly.

18. Commit to professional development, maintaining licensure, pursuing certifications, mentoring, and utilizing technology for evidence-based practice.

19. May assume charge nurse responsibilities in collaboration with leadership.

20. Facilitate effective communication, uphold professional conduct, and participate in staff meetings and ongoing education.

Physical Requirements:

1. Prolonged standing/walking.

2. Lifting, positioning, and transferring patients and equipment.

3. Reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.

4. Exposure to hazards like chemicals, bodily fluids, noise, radiation, and infectious materials.

5. Risk of bloodborne and transmissible infections.

6. Contact with patients in various circumstances.

7. Handling unpredictable situations.

8. Responding to emergencies and crises.

9. Irregular hours.

10. Possible contact with hazardous materials.

Skills & Abilities:

1. Provide age-appropriate care considering developmental stages and cultural patterns.

2. Care for specific patient groups according to guidelines and policies.

3. Interpret age-specific data and communicate effectively across age groups.

Tufts Medicine is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer and provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. For accommodations, contact [e-mail].