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

Beth Israel Lahey Health; United States; On-site; USD 51,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union contract

Competitive hourly pay

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a registered nurse for the Clinical Decision Unit in Massachusetts. The role involves fast-paced telemetry care, short-stay patients, and discharge planning for 8–48 hour stays.

Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of nursing care, and thorough documentation while adhering to professional standards. Current MA RN license and BLS are required, with telemetry experience preferred and opportunities for ACLS/BSN development.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts RN license and BLS certification required.
• Telemetry experience and ability to reassess patients quickly.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, evaluate and educate patients per policies and nursing standards.
• Document care and ensure safe discharge planning in a fast-paced unit.
• Coordinate care with the healthcare team during admission, transfer and discharge.

Skills

Telemetry experience

Time management

Effective communication

Education

Massachusetts RN license

AHA BLS certification

ACLS certification

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 experience preferred Current Telemetry experience preferred 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 of the applicable collective bargaining agreement. 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

At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.