Registered Nurse, RN - Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

TuftsMedicine; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Free parking

Clinical mobility tracks

Competitive salaries & benefits

Job summary

TuftsMedicine's MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking a Community RN for Complex Care to provide direct nursing care per physician orders. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and evaluation of care for a designated patient group within the unit, under physician guidance.

The RN Complex Care role requires Massachusetts RN licensure, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and a minimum of 1 year of RN experience with a strong critical care background.

Qualifications

• 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure required.
• 2. Current BLS certification.
• 3. ACLS certification.
• 4. Department-specific: certifications may be required.
• 5. Experience varies by level I–IV.
• 6. Minimum 1 year RN experience.
• 7. Strong critical care background required.

Responsibilities

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Incorporates evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Performs accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops and evaluates individualized plans of care.
• Uses nursing judgment to tailor plans to patient needs.
• Manages patient assignments and delegates appropriately.
• Develops education plans for patients and families.
• Supports patient rights and informed decisions.
• Revises care plans as patient status changes.
• Develops discharge plans with resources and referrals.
• Precepts new staff and mentors colleagues.
• Encourages professional development and education.
• Participates in departmental committees.

Skills

Critical care

Communication skills

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BLS certification

ACLS certification

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Hours: 30 hours/week, Days/Evenings . Call required.

The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN's minimum experience, education, and qualifications.

• Level I - 0 - Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.
• Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
• Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.
• Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.

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.

Job Overview

The RN Complex Care independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area.

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications

• 1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• 2. Current BLS certification.
• 3. Current ACLS certification.
• 4. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
• 5. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
• 6. Minimum 1 year of RN experience required.
• 7. A strong critical care background required.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Physical Requirements

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

Skills & Abilities

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

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Clinical mobility tracks
• Free parking

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 reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.

Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Healthcare's commitment to community is d