RN- Clinical Decision Unit (36/D/E)

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a registered nurse for the Clinical Decision Unit in a fast-paced hospital setting. The role includes assessments, planning, and discharge education for patients with 8- to 48-hour stays in a telemetry environment.

Minimum requirements include a Massachusetts RN license, BLS, and telemetry experience; ACLS and BSN are preferred. The position offers shifts with rotating weekends/holidays and is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN License.
• Evidence of Continued Education.
• 12 months of recent Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• Current Telemetry experience preferred.
• Current AHA BLS certification.
• Communicates effectively and manages time well.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate, educate and document nursing care as per organizational policies and nursing standards.
• Provide care to facilitate a safe discharge and determine patient status and disposition.

Skills

RN License

Telemetry experience

BLS certification

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Massachusetts RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

36hpw; 7a-:30p, rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description

Unit Description

The Clinical Decision Unit is designed to hold patients whose medical conditions require specific clinically defined hospital-based services that include short term treatments, assessments and reassessments through periodic monitoring by staff who evaluate whether the patient can be discharged from the hospital or require inpatient status/admission. Patient expected Length of stay is 8-48 hours, therefore the admission/transfer/discharge activity, (ADT), of this unit is expected to be high and therefore fast paced. This clinical area features a pace similar to the Emergency Room with diagnostic work ups and care needs in a telemetry setting.

Responsibilities

The nurse will assess, plan, implement, evaluate, educate and document the nursing care of patients set forth by organizational policies and in accordance with the standards of professional nursing practice. This position utilizes specialized knowledge, judgement, and nursing skills necessary to assess data and plan, as well as, provide and evaluate care appropriate to the patient to facilitate a safe discharge.

Minimum Requirements

• Current Massachusetts RN License
• Evidence of Continued Education
• 12 months of recent Acute Care RN experiencepreferred
• Current Telemetry experiencepreferred
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Utilizes appropriate time management skills. Communicates effectively

Recommended Requirements

• Documented Professional Development activities
• Knowledge of Critical Paths
• Charge Nurse experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• AHA ACLS certification preferred

Pay Range

$37.14 - $82.22

This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement. 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. The pay range for this position is established and governed by the terms ofthe applicable collective bargainingagreement. Employees hired into this position will receive compensation consistent with the terms of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

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/Veterans/Disabled