Registered Nurse, RN - Surgical/Ortho 5, Part Time

tuftsmedicine; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary & benefits

403(b)

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Free parking

Job summary

MelroseWakefield Hospital is seeking an RN to provide direct nursing care to patients and families in accordance with policies and physician orders. You will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care, while maintaining professional standards and contributing to the care team.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, careful documentation, and collaboration with the care team to ensure individualized patient plans and safe discharges.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
• Department-specific certifications may be required.
• Experience level based on level I–IV.

Responsibilities

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Integrates evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops and evaluates the patient''s individualized plan of care.
• Provides professional nursing care to patients and families.
• Manages patient assignments and delegates appropriately.
• Educates patients and families and documents per standards.
• Supports discharge planning and community referrals.
• Precepts and mentors new staff.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

Skills

Communication

Nursing process

Education

Massachusetts RN Licensure

BSN preferred

Job description

Posting Description

Levels

• 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.

Hours: 24 Hours - Night Shift and weekend/holidays required

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

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
4. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).

Preferred Qualifications:

1. 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.

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
• 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 demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies a