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RN Clinical Leader - Emergency Department

apartment Sturdy Memorial Hospital location_onAttleboro, MA

The Clinical Leader is a Registered Nurse and front-line leader, who in addition to providing direct patient care as needed, collaborates with the Nurse Manager to direct nursing care, coordinate resources for a specified unit, and perform administrative activities while providing leadership and support to staff. Under the direction of the Nurse Manager, s/he creates an environment conducive to maintaining established standards of practice and functions within policies, practice guidelines and nursing standards of Sturdy Health in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency Education/Training Bachelor’s degree in nursing Licenses/Certification: • Current Massachusetts state RN license • All RNs must have current BLS certification • ACLS is required with BLS for RN positions on the following units/departments: Telemetry, ICU, ED, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, LDRP, PACU, Med/Surg • NRP and Intermediate Fetal Monitoring is required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on LDRP • PALS is required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on PACU and ED Job Required Qualifications and Skills: • Minimum of 2 years of Clinical Nursing experience in acute care setting • Excellent quality of Nursing Care as part of a comprehensive care team • Excellent communication and customer services skills required. • Successful completion of orientation and annual competencies. • Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities detailed in this document and the core/unit specific competencies for registered nurses. Preferred Qualifications and Skills: • Minimum of 5 years of Clinical Nursing experience preferred • Advanced certification in applicable area Essential Job Functions: • Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, command of verbal and written English; good organizational skills, and adaptability, creating positive relationships with patients and families, themself, and colleagues, including the nursing department and the hospital as whole. Professional Governance • Collaborates and supports the health care team in the delivery of quality and fiscally responsible patient-focused care as evidenced by providing/directing nursing care throughout the life span with consideration of the aging process developmental and cultural patterns in each step of the nursing process. • Facilitates an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization, and problem solving on a given shift. • Monitors and evaluates the assignment of patient care to the appropriate nursing personnel based on patient needs and acuity level. • Provides guidance regarding patient care and other job-related requirements. • Participates in quality assessment and improvement programs to evaluate effectiveness of care delivered. • Enhances unit behaviors through encouragement of education implementation of new concepts and technology. • Provides leadership in the development of policies procedures standards of care and critical paths to promote positive patient outcomes. • Collaborates on development of unit staffing schedule to provide a fiscally sound and safe staffing pattern which meets patient and family needs and expectations. • Facilitates, stimulates, and evaluates human resources to provide quality, cost-efficient patient care by staffing the patient care unit to meet patient needs based on the ANA staffing principles or the appropriate staffing principles for the specialty area. • Effectively utilizes resources to develop cost efficient delivery of high-quality services and patient care. • Documents and communicates staff performance with recommendations for quality and growth. • Identifies and resolves nursing care conflicts related to the unit. • Collaborates with Nursing Faculty and students to meet educational needs. • Participates in the staff recruitment and retention process. • Monitors and adjusts staffing and scheduling as needed. • Contributes to the organizational plan for development of short and long-term goals by providing unit leadership coverage in collaboration with the Nurse Manager directing and supervising unit staff and communicating the status of unit operations activities and issues to the Nurse Manager or appropriate discipline. • Participates in unit meetings and recommends patient care/fiscal objectives standards and goals. Chairs unit staff meetings in collaboration with the Nurse Manager. • Participates in the formation of policy, procedures and standards via organizational committees and compliance to regulatory standards. • Collaborates with the health care team to foster communication with patients and family members to facilitate positive patient outcomes and discharge planning. • Develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility. • Visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient. Clinical Practice • Provide timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers, and physicians • Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated and comprehensive care plans. • Regularly assess and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) to monitor patient status. • Gather and document patients' medical history, symptoms, and current health status. • Systematically assess patients for care needs, changes in condition, behavior, or response to treatment. • Administer and accurately record medications (oral, intravenous, etc.) according to provider orders and established protocols. • Independently administer nursing care, applying both simple and complex techniques and processes that are specific to the needs of the patient. • Delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines. • Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment as well as individualized nursing plans of care. • Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of illness and treatment. • Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and strategies for maintaining health and preventing illness. • Respond to medical emergencies, providing first aid and initiating appropriate interventions. • Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times. • Utilize and maintain medical equipment (e.g., monitors, IV pumps, ventilators). Professional Development • Remain up to date on current and emerging nursing practice • Ensure all licensure, certifications and competencies are current • Apply a growth mindset and maintain a spirit of inquiry • Develop employees by monitoring, intervening, and interacting when appropriate after assessing and evaluating the nursing care provided. • Identify staff educational needs and works with the Nurse Manager and Nursing Professional Development to promote learning. • Participate in the development and administration of annual performance appraisals and developmental goals under the direction and approval of the Nurse Manager Research and Evidence Based Practice • Incorporate and apply research and evidence-based practice • Ensure the highest standards of patient-focused care by assisting the health care team to achieve and maintain clinical excellence by remaining current on the latest concepts, techniques, and methods relative to areas of responsibility. • Encourage staff to develop and implement new concepts and technology into nursing practice. • Ensure compliance with research protocols Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Age and Diversity Related Criteria: Consistently treats patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures. Ability to Fulfill Job Expectations: Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Demands: Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment or in emergency situations. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach without restriction. Ability to lift, push, pull up to 50 pounds using good body mechanics. Must be able to push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs. May be exposed to all patient care elements within the hospital setting. Must meet annual safety training requirements. - Salary Range:$33.82-$52.24 Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

CMA

OB/GYN

Part-time

Medical Assistant (Per Diem) - OBGYN

apartment Sturdy Memorial Hospital location_onAttleboro, MA

The Medical Assistant works under the Lead Medical assistant and Practice Manager or Practice Supervisor to assist with maintaining efficient patient flow and quality care. The Medical Assistant works as part of a health care team to provide comprehensive care in a non-judgmental manner Required Skills/Qualifications/Training/Experience: Excellent interpersonal skills and teamwork ability Demonstrated ability to interact with patients in promoting an excellent and safe patient experience Commitment to patient experience and quality improvement in the outpatient setting Ability to measure and document vitals, take temperatures, draw blood, weight, and height Ability to obtain a basic medical history including chief complaint, medication history, social history, and family history Ability to prepare all patients for examinations with necessary medical supplies Maintains clinical competency and continuous education Knowledge and appropriate use of medical terminology Reviews, processes, and routes clinical documentation Establishes excellent rapport with patients including patient education Works collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing outcome-oriented care Demonstrates problem solving and thrives in a fast-paced work environment Maintains a safe and healthy environment for patients and co-workers by following standards and procedures Demonstrates necessary functions to maintain continuity of care for patients Demonstrates ability to cross train to assist front-desk staff if necessary Education/Training Graduate of a two-year accredited Medical Assistant program preferred High school diploma or equivalent is required Licenses/Certification: Medical Assistant Certificate Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Age and Diversity Related Criteria: Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with the dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures. Ability to Fulfill Job Expectations: Must have the ability to the perform essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit for extended periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Repetitive motion of upper body required for extended use of computer. Required specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Essential Job Functions: Clinical responsibilities include rooming patients, taking vitals, procedures, prescription renewals, triage of patient phone calls, review charts, lab test results, scheduling patients, responding to provider messages Prepares exam rooms for providers between patient contact Obtain prior authorizations (Office visits, Prescriptions, and procedures/surgeries) Assist in the in-bound/out-bound referral process Prepare the medical chart including importing medications from pharmacy, preloading vaccines, documenting pre-visit forms Administering vaccines Assist in scheduling new and established patient appointments as needed Communicates well over the phone with patients and other healthcare professionals using professional communication skills and promotes leading practices phone standards Evaluate patient phone calls Assist in inbox management and refills according to SMA policy Monitor and work appropriately in Electronic Medical Record environment and office workflows Ability to adapt in a busy office environment to meet care standards Understanding of supply management processes and needs - Salary Range:$19.85-$30.05 Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or disability.

Other

Registered Nurse, RN - Endoscopy

apartment Tufts Medicine location_onBoston, MA

Registered Nurse, RN - Endoscopy Tufts Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient-centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region’s leading heart transplant program. Nurses are at the heart of that mission. As a Magnet® designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence-based care, shared decision-making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration. Nurses at Tufts MC are deeply integrated into all aspects of clinical care and operations. Whether providing high-acuity specialty care or leading quality and safety initiatives, our nurses are respected as full partners in care delivery and innovation. Their insight drives progress. Their expertise shapes outcomes. Nurses are supported through strong peer networks, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Professional growth is expected, encouraged, and championed. At Tufts Medical Center, nursing isn’t just supported but integral to who we are. Join us and be part of a team that’s leading with purpose and redefining what’s possible in healthcare. Position/Job Title: Prof Registered Nurse- 36 Hours per Week, Day/Night Rotating Shifts Home Department: Endoscopy The Endoscopy unit is designated care area for adult patients undergoing endoscopic procedures inclusive of colonoscopies, upper endoscopies, trans-nasal endoscopies, and flexible sigmoidoscopies. In addition, advanced interventional endoscopic procedures are also conducted and include endoscopic mucosal resection, endoscopic ultrasound, endoscopic retrograde cholangioscopy, Digital Spyglass cholangioscopy, Radiofrequency ablation, small bowel capsule studies, and balloon enteroscopy and manometry studies. The unit also offers a variety of diagnostic tests for patients with liver disease, including Fibroscan, as well as interventions like esophageal banding. Furthermore, the department serves as a procedural to the Pulmonary Department, who performs bronchoscopy procedures. 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. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Bachelors degree in Nursing (Associates considered with the review of the Nursing Executive Council). 2. Registered Nurse (RN) license. 3. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Specialty Nursing certifications. 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.Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care. 2. Assesses and collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to: Identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience. 3. Plans and develops: Individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family’s readiness and barrier to learning; Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; Ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management. 4. Implements: The plan in a safe and timely manner; Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response. 5. Evaluates: The effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; Uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved. 6. Demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is: Evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate; Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices; Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families. 7. Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards. 8. Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care. 9. Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner. 10. Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families. 11. Provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice. 12. Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives. 13. Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation. 14. Champions quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction. 15. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery and to create a positive and professional work environment. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds. 16. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities 17. Influences others to achieve Service Excellence by: Establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development; Treating both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior; Promoting a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff; Acknowledging cultural differences that exist among staff and patients; Identifying customer service needs on the unit; Presenting self in a professional and calm manner; Providing responsible and efficient use of resources. 18. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals including: Maintaining current licensure and adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act; Assuming responsibility for participating in educational opportunities to support and meet clinical competency requirements; Seeking out educational and professional resources; Developing professionally as a self-directed, motivated learner; Seeking out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities; Precepting and mentoring newly hired staff and nursing students; Investigating available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities; Promoting leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator; and Promoting unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model. 19. May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership; 20. Facilitates communication by: Seeking and sharing job-related information that supports a culture of respect and responsibility; Assuming responsibility and ownership for professional conduct; Accepting responsibility for positive and productive communication skills; Attending and actively participating in staff meetings (when unable to attend, accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes); and Accepting responsibility for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based information. Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Handle emergency and crisis situations. 9. Subjected to irregular hours. 10. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. 3. Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age appropriatecommunication. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $41.76 - $68.89

Med-Surg

Other

Registered Nurse, RN - Medical Surgical Float Pool

apartment Tufts Medicine location_onMelrose, MA

Tufts Medicine has a Community RN Career Pathway plan that allows you to grow with us, no matter where you are in your nursing journey. This plan provides MelroseWakefield nurses with a roadmap for compensation and purposeful professional development based on their experience and career aspirations. Unit Summary: The Medical Surgical/Tele Float RN position is a perfect position for an RN who likes a fast-paced environment with an opportunity to gain more experience. You will float between 4 different units, and have the opportunity to work with collaborative teams who strive to provide exceptional patient care. Why join our float pool? Float within specialty to increase your skills Newly increased differentials, applicable for all shifts Work fewer weekends and holidays! Hours : 36 hours per week, Night Shift 7p-7a, Every Third Weekend Qualifications: A minimum of 1-2 years in telemetry/Critical care is preferred 18+ months working as an RN Required Current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required Associates Degree Required BSN is strongly preferred BLS required ACLS preferred Tele experience required What We Offer: Competitive salaries & benefits that start on day one 403(b) retirement plan with company match Tuition reimbursement Clinical mobility tracks Free on-campus 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 and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents. About Tufts Medicine A healthcare system that works Tufts Medicine is more than a health system — we’re a community that empowers people to live their best lives by reimagining healthcare, advancing knowledge and pioneering discovery. Every team member plays an integral role in realizing our vision of creating the most equitable and frictionless healthcare experience in the world. Here, you’ll join an enthusiastic community that champions your growth and receive generous benefits to support you and your family’s well-being. Tufts Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range : $37.50 - $47.41

Oncology

Other

Registered Nurse, RN Hematology/Oncology

apartment Tufts Medicine location_onStoneham, MA

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. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems. Job Overview The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care. Job Description Minimum Qualifications: 1. Registered Nurse (RN) license. 2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. 3. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required. Preferred Qualifications: 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) 2. Specialty Nursing certifications. 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.Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care. 2. Assesses and collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to: Identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience. 3. Plans and develops: Individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family’s readiness and barrier to learning; Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; Ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management. 4. Implements: The plan in a safe and timely manner; Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response. 5. Evaluates: The effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; Uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved. 6. Demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is: Evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate; Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices; Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families. 7. Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards. 8. Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care. 9. Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner. 10. Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families. 11. Provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice. 12. Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives. 13. Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation. 14. Champions quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction. 15. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery and to create a positive and professional work environment. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds. 16. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities 17. Influences others to achieve Service Excellence by: Establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development; Treating both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior; Promoting a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff; Acknowledging cultural differences that exist among staff and patients; Identifying customer service needs on the unit; Presenting self in a professional and calm manner; Providing responsible and efficient use of resources. 18. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals including: Maintaining current licensure and adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act; Assuming responsibility for participating in educational opportunities to support and meet clinical competency requirements; Seeking out educational and professional resources; Developing professionally as a self-directed, motivated learner; Seeking out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities; Precepting and mentoring newly hired staff and nursing students; Investigating available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities; Promoting leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator; and Promoting unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model. 19. May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership; 20. Facilitates communication by: Seeking and sharing job-related information that supports a culture of respect and responsibility; Assuming responsibility and ownership for professional conduct; Accepting responsibility for positive and productive communication skills; Attending and actively participating in staff meetings (when unable to attend, accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes); and Accepting responsibility for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based information. Physical Requirements: 1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking. 2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment. 3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching. 4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc. 5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections. 6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances. 7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations. 8. Handle emergency and crisis situations. 9. Subjected to irregular hours. 10. May have contact with hazardous materials. Skills & Abilities: 1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process. 2. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols. 3. Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age appropriate communication. At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day. The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals. Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it. Pay Range :