Registered Nurse, RN - Cath Lab, Per Diem

tuftsmedicine; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The RN II at MelroseWakefield Hospital provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies and procedures. Requires Massachusetts RN Licensure and a BSN preferred; duties include assessment, care planning and ensuring quality patient outcomes.

Per diem schedule offers flexibility within the Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and Stress Lab settings, with opportunities for professional development, mentorship, and involvement in performance

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN licensure required.
• 1 year to 3 years RN experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.
• BSN preferred for development and leadership opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care according to physician orders.
• Provide professional nursing care to patients and families.
• Develop and update individualized care plans.
• Delegate tasks and mentor junior staff as needed.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives and committees.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Unit Summary:

The MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center is equipped with the latest sophisticated technology equal to that found in Boston hospitals. We are committed to advanced equipment and technology to support the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This commitment to quality ensures that the MelroseWakefield Cardiovascular Center provides residents of Boston's northern suburbs with ready access to the most advanced care that includes the latest diagnostic and treatment capabilities. Staff will be cross-trained between the Cardiac Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology and Stress Lab!

Hours: Per Diem

Job Profile Summary

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.

Job Overview

The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

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

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
• Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
• Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
• Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient's health status.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Physical Requirements:

• Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
• Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
• Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

About MelroseWakefield Hospital

MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on redu