Registered Nurse-Pre/Post

Cape Cod Imaging Services, LLC; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Imaging Services, LLC is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to provide high-quality perioperative and ambulatory care. You will collaborate with physicians and a multidisciplinary team to deliver coordinated nursing services, including planning, performing, and documenting care aligned with patient needs and center policies.

Candidates should have MA RN licensure and one year of ambulatory/medical-surgical experience; BLS required with ACLS within one year of hire; BSN preferred.

Qualifications

• Completion of nursing program with licensure to practice as an RN in MA.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Minimum one year in Ambulatory Surgery, Outpatient Surgery, Recovery Room, or Medical/Surgical nursing.

Responsibilities

• Provide general nursing care and leadership in collaboration with physicians and multidisciplinary caregivers.
• Delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care.
• Perform nursing interventions to ensure patient safety, comfort, and quality of care.
• Maintain documentation and communicate plans of care to caregivers and families.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Ambulatory care

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Massachusetts RN licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Summary:

Per diem pre post RN

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide general nursing care and leadership while working collaboratively with physicians and multidisciplinary caregivers to promote and restore patient's health as they provide, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive professional nursing care for patients of all ages, gender, cultures, and backgrounds. This is demonstrated by providing direct and indirect nursing care utilizing the nursing process, determining the objectives of nursing care within the framework of the physician's plan of surgical/medical care, the patient's needs, standards of nursing practice, legal regulations and ambulatory surgery center policies and procedures. He/she will perform other related duties as needed to maintain department cost containment, efficiency, as well as quality of performance.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Actively works to promote and maintain an organizational culture that enhances our standing as the best place to work and receive care.
• Active engagement in staff meetings, department meetings, in-services, educational requirements, etc.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship among all caregivers by communicating information, responding to requests; building rapport; participating in team problem solving methods.
• Provides care to patients utilizing the nursing process to facilitate a positive peri-operative experience.
• Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional, psychological, and spiritual support to patients, families, and friends. Implements plan to keep patient's family/friends informed of progress if delays occur in any area of care.
• Performs a peri-operative assessment of the surgical patient based on surgical procedure, type of anesthesia, protocols/policies/ procedures and patient needs.
• Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills while assessing patient understanding of the procedure and provide information and emotional support.
• Implements proper clinical protocols that ensure patient safety, comfort, and quality of care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of The Surgery Center's current policies and procedures.
• Implements nursing interventions to assure compliance with established standards, policies, procedures and best practice.
• Anticipates potential patient problems and takes measures to prevent occurrences.
• Demonstrates willingness to cross-train/float when/if the opportunity arises.
• Contributes to meeting the fluctuating staffing needs of the department as evidenced by flexibility in own assignments and work schedule.
• Assumes responsibility for availability of supplies and proper functioning of equipment necessary to provide patient care.
• Contributes to supply stocking and necessary housekeeping to facilitate patient care and to maintain a safe and clean working environment.
• Validates achievement of desired outcomes as evidenced by patient record documentation. Ensures the information relating to the care of the patient is documented according to established procedures.
• Communicates, both verbally and in writing, to effectively develop and disseminate the patient's plan of care to all necessary caregivers. Facilitates the continuity of patient care through verbal reports on patient's status to the appropriate caregiver receiving the patient.
• Protects patients and co-workers by adhering to infection control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations.
• Delegates patient care activities to support personnel according to their level of knowledge and expertise.
• Demonstrates initiative and collaborates professionally with caregivers in/out of their department.
• Promotes teamwork by assisting with the precepting of new caregivers.
• Identifies areas of conflict, intervenes effectively, or seeks assistance in conflict resolution.

EDUCATION:

• Completion of a minimum of two (2) years education at an accredited School of Nursing in order to be eligible for licensure as a Registered Nurse is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of one (1) year in Ambulatory Surgery, Outpatient Surgery, Recovery Room, or Medical/Surgical Nursing.
• Great team player
• Critical thinking skills
• Compassionate
• Attention to details
• Organizational skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure
• Strong communication skills
• Inherent desire to go above and beyond

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Currently holds American Heart Association or American Red Cross Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS).
• American Heart Association or American Red Cross Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is required within one (1) year of hire.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred or obtains within six (6) months of request

LICENSES:

• Currently holds a nursing license in the state of Massachusetts, free of sanctions and disciplinary actions.