RN: Team-Based Care, Education & Discharge Planning

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Island Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a registered nurse to join the CareTeam providing direct patient care and coordinating care plans to meet each patient’s needs. You will administer medications, participate in team education, discharge planning, and quality assurance activities, while collaborating with physicians and other departments to improve patient outcomes.

All staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing process, theories, and clinical expertise related to patient care, normally acquired through the completion of a nursing training program at an NLN accredited school of nursing.
• Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team of health-care personnel to resolve complex problems.
• Able to acquire through training programs and continuing education technical knowledge related to assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with CareTeam to ensure skilled nursing care that meets patients' individual needs.
• Assesses patients’ needs, plans care and coordinates appropriate assignments for team members 100% of the time.
• Participates in team meetings.
• Establishes relationships with staff that promote a professional and productive work environment.
• Evaluates and documents outcomes of patient care; participates in quality assurance programs.
• Communicates with other team members regarding patients.
• Serves as a resource for difficult or complex situations; refers appropriate problems to nurse coordinator.
• Participates in presenting education programs to team members to ensure competence.
• Works with team members to monitor patient satisfaction and develop interventions.
• Administers medication according to nursing/hospital/unit policy/procedure without errors 100% of the time.
• Provides direct patient care as a member of the CareTeam.
• Provides and documents competent nursing care based on scientific principles and uses the nursing process and meets policy.
• Administers medications according to nursing, hospital, unit policy and procedures and meets outcome measures.
• Education is planned and provided according to care plan and predicted Length of Stay for every patient who is alert and able to comprehend; includes family in education as appropriate.
• Participates in the development of educational materials/presentations for patients and/or significant others and documents outcome in the medical record.
• Ensures education regarding discharge and community services.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

MA RN license

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to ongoing training

Education

NLN-accredited nursing program

Job description

Beth Island Lahey Health in Cambridge, MA is seeking a registered nurse to join the CareTeam providing direct patient care and coordinating care plans to meet each patient’s needs. You will administer medications, participate in team education, discharge planning, and quality assurance activities, while collaborating with physicians and other departments to improve patient outcomes.

All staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.