Registered Nurse (PACU, 30hrs)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beth Israel Lahey Health Registered Nurse position in Needham, MA is part of a growing team focused on delivering high-quality patient care. You will provide direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance, teaching and counseling, and collaborate with physicians and other disciplines to plan rehabilitation and outcomes.

Requires MA RN licensure, 0-1 years experience preferred, BLS/ACLS/PALS as applicable, and comfort with electronic health records and MS Office applications.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure.
• 0-1 years related work experience
• Previous experience preferred
• BLS-AHA required for all RNs in Direct Patient Care Areas or obtained within 30 days of hire
• ACLS-AHA required in all critical care areas or obtained within 90 days of hire
• PALS-AHA required in ED/Float or obtained within 1 year of hire
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access)

Responsibilities

• Mutually formulates outcome with the patient, significant others and health care team when appropriate
• Effectively delegates appropriate patient care activities to co-workers with appropriate knowledge and skill level
• Holds co-workers accountable for completing delegated tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population groups of patients regularly served; seeks assistance from resources if other population groups need care
• As required, performs patient teaching and provides care to patients in accordance with plan of care and practice standards
• Provides care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patients' rights, autonomy, dignity and confidentiality

Skills

Written Communications

Oral Communications

Knowledge

Teamwork

Customer Service

Education

Associate’s degree in nursing

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (preferred)

Massachusetts RN Licensure

Tools

BLS-AHA

ACLS-AHA

PALS-AHA

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. The Registered Nurse is responsible for direct and indirect nursing care, health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and rehabilitation. The Registered Nurse collaborates with physicians and other disciplines to ensure quality, cost effective patient care.

Essential Responsibilities

• Mutually formulates outcome with the patient, significant others and health care team when appropriate
• Effectively delegates appropriate patient care activities to co-workers with appropriate knowledge and skill level.
• Holds co-workers accountable for completing delegated tasks in a timely manner
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population groups of patients regularly served; seeks assistance from resources if other population groups need care.
• As required, performs patient teaching and provides care to patients in accordance with plan of care and practice standards
• Provides care in a non-judgmental manner that respects patients' rights, autonomy, dignity and confidentiality

Required Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in nursing required.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse Licensure.
• 0-1 years related work experience
• Previous experience preferred
• BLS-AHA required for all RNS in Direct Patient Care Areas or obtained within 30 days of hire
• ACLS-AHA required in all critical care areas (ED, ICU, ENDO, Float, Radiology, PACU) or obtained within 90 days of hire
• PALS-AHA required in ED/Float or obtained within 1 year of hire
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

• Written Communications: Ability to summarize and communicate in English moderately complex information in varied written formats to internal and external customers.
• Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and communicate complex verbal information in English to medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
• Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of concepts, practices and policies with the ability to use them in complex varied situations.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively in small teams to improve the operations of immediate work group by offering ideas, identifying issues, and respecting team members.
• Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service and staff training to meet customer service standards and expectations for the assigned unit(s). Resolves service issues in the assigned unit(s) in a timely and respectful manner.

Age Based Competencies

• Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal: Birth to 6 months, Youth: 6 months to 16 years, Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30 - 60 years, Elderly: 60 - .

Physical Nature of the Job

• 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.

Pay Range

$36.00 - $90.14 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.

Company Culture and Values

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. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.