MDS Coordinator

Brush Hill Care Center Milton, MA

RN MDS Coordinator

A Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) is seeking an RN MDS Coordinator to join our clinical reimbursement team of devoted healthcare professionals. The RN MDS Coordinator is responsible in ensuring the development as well as the completion of the Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS) in accordance with state and federal requirements and aligned with policies/goals of the facility. This individual is the key participant of the interdisciplinary team, assisting in ensuring quality of care, continuity of services, and individualized patient-centered plans and goals. If working with people who are dedicated, compassionate, and concerned about their patients is essential to you, then you'll appreciate being a part of our team. We've built a strong reputation on the outstanding level of care that we provide. RN MDS Coordinator Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Conducts patient assessments and determines the health status, level of care, as well as any subsequent changes. Ensures that the RAI completion is done accurately and timely. Coordinates interdisciplinary participation in completion of the RAI and resident care plan. Assists with development and implementing programs and procedures in order to maximize the reimbursement potential for the facility and improve quality of care. Analyzes all QI/QM data with the Director of Nursing in order to identify trends on a monthly basis and serves on, participates in, and attends various committees of the facility. Facilitates the Care Management Process by engaging the resident and all other appropriate staff members. Ensures timely submission of all Minimum Data Sets (MDS's) to the state data base and ensures that all necessary follow-up action is taken. Actively communicates with the Administrator to depict regulatory risk and clinical trends that can impact resident care as well any additional information that can have a potential effect on the clinical and operational outcomes of the facility Acts as a team player with the facility’s staff to choose the correct assessment of residents and further acts as an in-house Case Manager. RN MDS Coordinator Qualifications: Active RN license in the State of MA LTC Experience MDS Experience Knowledge of Medicare/Medicaid regulations and benefit guidelines

2 weeks ago

RN Case Manager per-diem

$59.42 - $86.20 / hour

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-21995 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Care Progression Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Day (United States of America) Under the general supervision of the Case Management Manager acts as a patient advocate/Case Manager to SSH&EC clients. An autonomous role that coordinates, negotiates, procures services and resources for, and manages the care of complex patients to facilitate achievement of quality and cost efficient patient outcomes. Looks for opportunities to reduce cost while assuring the highest quality of care is maintained. Applies review criteria to determine medical necessity for admission and continued stay. Provides clinically-based case management, discharge planning and care coordination to facilitate the delivery of cost-effective quality healthcare and assists in the identification of appropriate utilization of resources across the continuum of care. Works collaboratively with interdisciplinary staff internal and external to the Organization. Participates in quality improvement and evaluation processes related to the management of patient care. *Commits to working a minimum of 32 hours, with at least 16 hours (in 2 shifts) worked during a night and/or weekend per 4 week schedule. Also works 1 major summer or winter holiday. Compensation Pay Range: $59.42 - $86.20 ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1 - The RN Case Manager is responsible for reviewing the medical record of all observation and inpatient admissions and continued stays to ensure appropriate utilization and delivery of care. a - Using Interqual Criteria, physician certification, and payor specific criteria, assists the physician in determining the medical necessity for observation, admission and continued stays. b - Identifies cases daily that fail to meet criteria and refers these cases to appropriate manager or physician advisor for secondary review. c - Contacts attending physicians daily on cases that lack adequate documentation warranting acute hospitalization and clarifies for them the necessary clinical documentation required to help support medical necessity d - Contacts the attending physician to notify him/her of decision to issue notice of non-coverage. Explains UR process and insurance coverage requirements. Obtains physician written concurrence when necessary; e.g., Medicare patients. Informs the patient and/or next of kin when insurance coverage must be terminated for the current admission. Issues the termination letter for the Medicare patient e - Reinstates insurance coverage when patient condition becomes acute and meets criteria again. Issues reinstatement letter. f - Continues review of all patients using criteria and determines need for continued hospitalization based upon third party payor/insurance guidelines. g - Provides clinical data/information to contracted third-party payers while patient is hospitalized to ensure continued reimbursement and to avoid reimbursement delays within 24 hours of request. h - Continues review of all patients using criteria and determines need for continued hospitalization based upon third party payer/guidelines. 2 - Plays an essential role in assisting physicians, nursing and staff with accurate determination of a patient’s observation status. The RN Case Manager is an important resource in preventing delayed discharges of observation patients. a - Identifies and reviews observation patients to determine the correct patient level of care daily prior to 12 PM. b - Consults with physicians, nursing, admitting, and outside insurance case managers to determine the appropriate status of patient. Refers the questionable status to internal physician advisor or EHR according to the Departmental Process. c - Assumes the role of review coordinator for observation services; reviews medical record for appropriateness of status and level of care, and facilitates the level of care, utilizing InterQual for Observation. d - Works with physicians, nursing and staff, patients and families to arrange prompt and safe discharge e - RN Case Manager must take telephone orders from physicians changing patient status from observation to inpatient admission. This should be done when monitoring observation status. A call or page should be made to physician if the RN Case Manager believes that this should be an inpatient admission and not wait until the 24 hours are ending before conversion. RN Case Manager must actively monitor patients on observation status and seek to clarify their status as close to the 24-hour benchmark as possible. The RN Case manager must send a concern in a timely fashion to facilitate the patient being put into the correct patient status and to provide timely notification. 3 - Participates in case finding and pre-admission evaluation screening to assure reimbursement. a - Identifies potential transition planning problems in a timely manner to set up services required. b - Works with attending physician to move patient through the SSH&EC system and set up appropriate services or referrals; e.g., SNF/VNA/Home Pharmacy c - Identifies need for new resources if gaps exist in service continuum, and initiates creative care delivery options. 4 - The RN Case Manager is responsible for assessing patient acute level of care needs and works to implement and coordinate interventions aimed at facilitating a safe and timely discharge plan to the appropriate sub-acute settings in collaboration with the Case Manager Specialist. a - With the Case Manager, work to identify, and prioritize workflow through identification of patient specific, department needs and or unit based needs. b - Executes and implements a safe and effective discharge plan based on the case management assessment in accordance with the Conditions of Participation. c - Makes and documents appropriate changes to discharge plan when necessary. d - Proactively uncovers barriers to early/timely discharge and overcomes them. e - Facilitates and coordinates patient care rounds. f - Conducts necessary conferences and team meetings regarding specific patient needs. g - Implements interventions that lead to patient accomplishing goals established in Plan. h - Coordinates the necessary resources to accomplish goals developed in Plan. i - Proactively affects system to facilitate efficient flow of care, anticipates discharge process. j - Gathers information from multidisciplinary team and monitors appropriate discharge plan. 5 - Continued. a - Uses and Updates the interdisciplinary patient White Board for communication enhancement; including RN Case Manager name, time/date/plan for discharge. b - Issues the Medicare Important Message (IM). c - Proper use of the Medical Necessity form for post discharge transportation. d - Use of technical tools, i.e., eDischarge, EHR, Interqual, MCCM e - Identifies and / or facilitates establishment of a patient’s Health Care Proxy.p) f - Identifies patient Care Plan Partner. g - Fosters patient and family awareness of Patient Portal. 6 - Ensure that patient has received all information related to choice of follow-up care facilities according to patient and family preference and any ACO preferred contracted providers. a - Ensure that, at minimum, 3 referrals are processed for continuum of care providers b - Document choices provided, with special consideration of ACO relationships and preferences; and selections made by patient and/or family in medical record. c - Expedite and process referrals, in a timely manner to department standards, including requesting and tracking screenings and acceptances of patients by care providers, expediting responses from provider facility personnel as necessary. d - Document response by providers. e - Delivers the Medicare Important Message (IM) per department protocol. f - Have patient, family/healthcare Proxy sign discharge plan. 7 - Interacts, communicates, and intervenes with multi-disciplinary healthcare team in a purposeful, goal-directed fashion. Works pro-actively and utilizes critical thinking skills to maximize the effectiveness of resource utilization. Anticipates, initiates, and facilitates problem resolution around issues of resource use and continued hospitalization, discharge planning. a - Establishes a means of communicating and collaborating with physicians, other team members, the patient’s payers, and administrators. b - Explores strategies to reduce length of stay and resource consumption within the care managed patient populations, implements them and documents the results. c - Communicates to appropriate members of healthcare team patients at risk of losing insurance coverage via termination of benefits, facilitates discharge plan d - Maintains a pro-active role to ensure appropriate documentation concurrently to minimize inefficient resource utilization and prevent loss of reimbursement e - Reviews physician documentation and follows procedures to seek clarification where indicated of that documentation relative to diagnosis and comment on the patient’s clinical state. f - Coordinate and participate in daily multidisciplinary patient care rounds. g - Uses the SBAR method to communicate with MD, and peers h - Acts as a clinical resource to support the Case Manager Specialist in resource utilization and discharge planning the more clinically complex or long length of stay patient. 8 - Establishes and maintains effective communication with all referral sources, insurers, vendors and patient supplier systems. 9 - Maintains consistently a professional commitment to institutions and department’s goals and objectives. Demonstrates flexibility to the department’s needs in relation to floor and work schedule, and any other internal and external demands on the department. Continually shows commitment to the Department by extending self when need arises. 10 - Maintains an updated knowledge base of and references resources outlining provider benefits for care choices, including public, private, and governmental payers and established / preferred ACO relations a - Maintains a working knowledge of the requirements of the payers most frequently seen with the patient population. b - Maintains a working knowledge of the resources available in the community for patients/families. c - Maintains current nursing licensure CEU credits, case management certification CEU's. d - Maintains Interqual Certification. 11 - Is responsible for department operational excellence, regarding safe and effective discharge planning; assures department delivers quality services in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards. a - Manages all activities so that quality services are provided in an efficient and effective manner. b - Services provided meet all applicable regulatory requirements c - Participates in departmental and organizational Quality Improvement initiatives involving the Lean principles and TIM WOODS. d - Maintains departmental productivity measurements. e - Has an awareness of departmental productivity measurements including LOS and utilization f - Follows department policies, procedures, and standards of care that support operational excellence and productivity measurements 12 - Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization’s overall mission. 13 - Technology – Embraces technological solutions to work processes and practices. a - eDischarge, EHR, Interqual, MCCM, Epic, Workday JOB REQUIREMENTS Minimum Education - Preferred Registered Nurse, Bachelors prepared strongly preferred Minimum Work Experience 3-5 years acute care hospital experience preferred Critical Care or Emergency Department experience highly desirable Required Licenses / Registrations RN - Registered Nurse Required Certifications ACM-Accredited Case Manager or CCM-Certified Case Manager within two years of hire Required additional Knowledge, and Abilities Demonstrated skills in the areas of: negotiation, communication (verbal and written), conflict, interdisciplinary collaboration, management, creative problem solving, and critical thinking, time management and ability to multitask in high stress environment. Knowledge of: healthcare financing, community and organizational resources, patient care processes, and data analysis. Knowledge of utilization management as it relates to third party payers Knowledge of post-acute care community resources Experience with Managed Care preferred. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required. Demonstrates flexibility via an ability to adapt to changing priorities and regulations. Basic computer skills required. Weekend and Holiday requirement Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Emergency Response Training (ERT) Certification - SSH Education & Training, INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), OB- Emergency Response Training (ERT) - SSH Education & Training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) - TCAR Education Programs, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association - (ENA)

Emergency Department Registered Nurse 24hr weekly 11p-7:30a

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-20240 Facility: LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg Road Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Emergency Department HB Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 24 Shift: Night (United States of America) Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process. Provides care, treatment and services through the successful coordination and completion of a series of processes that include assessment, planning care, providing care, in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures Compensation Pay Range: $38.20 - $77.39 1. Medication Administration a. Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications. b. Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure. c. Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy. 2. Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient. a. Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes. b. Initiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization. c. Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice. d. Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines) and nurse sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI) e. Assess/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention both pharmacological and non-pharmacological per South Shore Hospital policy. f. Works on behalf of patient /family. Seeks help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves. g. Raises ethical questions and concerns with clinical team. Seeks available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions. h. Actively communicates plan of day via white board updating every shift. i. Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00pm, communicates barriers utilizing chain of command. 3. Safety/Quality - Foster's a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment. a. Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out", administration of care, medications, labeled specimen's an documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment and consent. b. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access. c. Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times. d. Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness. 4. Professional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of ongoing nursing practice. a. Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice. b. Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act. Directs other licenses and non-licensed personnel as assigned. c. Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change. d. Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace. e. Critical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solution, and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing chain of command. f. Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure. 5. Technology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices. a. Access Lotus Notes to review email, learning management and other resources as applicable to RN role. b. Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards. c. Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime. 6. Compliance a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position. b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures. c. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs. d. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP. e. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy and security programs. 7. Patient and Family Centered Care a. Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family. b. Recognizes the patient, and family according to patient preferences, as important members of the health care team. c. Collaborates with the patient, and family according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care. d. Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on unit. 8. Age & Culture a. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness. b. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact. c. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of diverse populations as needed. d. Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such as, interpreter services and on-line sources. Minimum Education - Preferred Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Minimum Work Experience Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred Required Licenses/Certifications RN - Registered Nurse Depending on department Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required 24hr/wk, 11p-7:30a, rotating weekends and holidays Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: ACLS (AHA) Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), INSTRUCTOR-Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association - (ENA), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), OB- Emergency Response Training (ERT) - SSH Education & Training, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) - TCAR Education Programs, Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC) - Emergency Nurses Association - (ENA)

Infusion

Registered Nurse - Infusion

If you are an existing employee of South Shore Health then please apply through the internal career site. Requisition Number: R-21856 Facility: LOC0026 - 101 Columbian Street101 Columbian Street Weymouth, MA 02190 Department Name: SSH Medical Oncology Cancer Center Status: Part time Budgeted Hours: 0 Shift: Day (United States of America) The Oncology Registered Nurse is focused on patient assessment, patient education, the coordination of care, administration of therapy, symptom management and supportive care for the Oncology and Hematology patients at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Registered Nurse cares for individuals receiving therapy for oncologic and hematologic problems. The nurse’s responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care for a complex patient population. The nurse’s role includes administration of chemotherapy and other medications and infusions, telephone nursing care, direct patient care and charge capture/billing for all services rendered. The nurse provides patient and family education and psychosocial and emotional support. He/she is a member of a multidisciplinary care team that requires effective communication and collaboration with co-workers and staff as well as collaborating institutions and agencies. The role requires clinical expertise, critical thinking, collaborative practice, excellent communication skills and an understanding of the principles and practices of clinical research. Compensation Pay Range: $38.20 - $77.39 MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: • Licensed as a registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, or New Hampshire as appropriate • Baccalaureate degree in nursing strongly preferred. If associate degree in nursing, must complete BSN degree within 4 years • Minimum of 1-year recent experience as an RN • Ambulatory and/or oncology experience preferred • Professional nursing certification preferred (OCN, BMTCN, CPHON, AOCNP, CRNI, RN-BC) • AHA BLS required (AHA ACLS accepted as minimum requirement) PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Delivers expert, evidence-based nursing care to patients and families. 1. Implements nursing process: Assessment, Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementation, Evaluation. 2. Assesses patient and family needs. 3. Promotes health care outcomes in concert with currently accepted clinical practice guidelines. 4. Analyzes assessment data to develop and support clinically accurate diagnoses. 5. Collaborates proactively with all interdisciplinary team members with a patient centered focus to facilitate and maximize patient healthcare outcomes. 6. Plans care by establishing goals with measurable outcomes. 7. Implements the plan of care. 8. Evaluates the patient’s response to interventions. 9. Documents care according to Institute and regulatory agencies’ requirements. 10. Administers medications and other treatments, which may include chemotherapy, and performs procedures safely and efficiently in accordance with Institute policy. May administer blood transfusions. 11. Evaluates educational and psychological needs of patient and family and incorporates identified needs into the plan of care. 12. Educates patient and family regarding treatment modalities of disease, which may include chemotherapy and radiation therapy and symptom management. 13. Reviews patient’s clinical status and laboratory values pre-treatment and consults with provider when appropriate. 14. Evaluates and determines need for patient referrals to other members of the interdisciplinary needs as appropriate. 15. Identifies appropriate community resources to promote continuity of care and makes appropriate referrals. 16. Manages patient care across the continuum, making appropriate referrals to home care and hospice, as necessary. 17. Prepare and administers chemotherapy/biotherapy and supportive therapy in accordance with ASCO/ONS Guidelines. 18. Recognizes and responds to emergency situations appropriately. Maintains BLS certification. 19. Provides telephone triage according to policies and documents telephone interactions. 20. Performs the following technical skills: a. Intravenous therapy including peripheral and central venous vascular access devices, including obtaining IV access b. Safe handling practices for hazardous, cytotoxic and biological agents c. Chemotherapy administration skills, including vesicant and non-vesicant medications 21. Complies with accepted standards of professional nursing practice, as well as with all licensure/registration requirements applicable to the nursing role. Supports the DFCI Nursing Department Professional Practice Model and Quality Plan. 22. Accurately records charges for all services rendered on the day service. 23. Collaborates with Clinic Assistant to assure accurate inventory of all supplies. 24. Serves as a resource to medical personnel in other health facilities, providing telephone consultation to engender optimal Oncology practices and knowledge among health care professionals caring for cancer patients. B. Establishes rapport with patients and families from a variety of cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds. 1. Interacts with patients and families in a caring and compassionate manner respecting the need for privacy and confidentiality. 2. Develops approaches to problem solving which meet the individual needs of the patients and families. 3. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age-specific care and support to the populations served. 4. Promotes a culture of inclusion. Fosters an environment that is sensitive to the needs of diverse populations, including but not limited to culture, ethnicity, gender, and age. C. Manages the environment of patient care. 1. Monitors the environment of care with attention to patient safety and assures compliance with regulatory agency standards. 2. Complies with applicable policies, procedures, work rules and standards of conduct. 3. Adheres to the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2015) in all aspects of professional practice. 4. Bases care on the Standards of Oncology Nursing Practice and Oncology Nursing Society Chemotherapy Guidelines. D. Works collaboratively and functions as an effective member of the health care team. 1. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with peers and co-workers. Effectively addresses and manages conflicts. Demonstrates excellent communication skills. 2. Demonstrates effectiveness as a contributing member to the multidisciplinary health care team. 3. Delegates as appropriate and supervises assistive personnel in their provision of patient care. 4. May function in the charge nurse role when necessary, collaborating with staff and coordinating flow of patients into the infusion areas. 5. Participates in committees, councils, and initiatives. 6. Demonstrates flexibility in setting and changing priorities. Accepts additional responsibilities as needed. 7. Participates in QA/QI projects for the unit as requested. E. Seeks opportunities to foster professional growth. 1. Identifies areas for professional growth. Formulates professional goals, objectives and methods for accomplishing these. 2. Attends inservices, workshops and seminars. Shares information gained with colleagues. 3. Facilitates professional growth of self and others by acting as a preceptor and mentor for new staff. 4. Meets all annual evaluation requirements and competencies within the established time period. 5. Pursues active membership in local and national professional organizations. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: 1. Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team. 2. Demonstrated skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and ability to make independent decisions. 3. Ability to function in a busy work setting with patients with complex needs. 4. IV skills strongly preferred. 5. Work tasks require walking, standing, climbing, sitting, bending, reaching and occasional lifting. Some tasks are performed while sitting. 6. Good hearing and vision are required for the time spent in interactions with others, telecommunications and the required reading of medical and pharmaceutical documents and patient care related documents. 7. Communications with physicians or staff during office hours requires organization of information, discretion and balancing of multiple communications. 8. Relationships with patients/families and colleagues requires excellent listening skills, the ability to identify issues and seek a resolution that reflects the quality care and satisfaction goals of the practice. 9. The work requires concentration and frequent mental and visual attention as well as the ability to work efficiently. Frequent interruptions and movement away from desk require the ability to stay focused and return to uncompleted tasks. 10. Telephone communications listening and speaking skills are required for the time spent in this mode of communication. 11. The ability to balance multiple tasks and normal stress associated with the duties and responsibilities of this position are essential requirements in the performance of this job. 12. The ability to speak, read and write in English, and the ability to perform mathematical pharmaceutical calculations is required for this position. 13. Demonstrates understanding of special needs and behaviors of age groups of the population served: young adult to geriatric. Days Responsibilities if Required: Education if Required: License/Registration/Certification Requirements: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association (AHA) (Including courses offered through SSH), RN-Registered Nurse - Board of Registration in Nursing (Massachusetts)

Emergency Department Registered Nurse 24hrs a week 11p-7:30a