Nurse - care unit - medical center

3 weeks ago


Boston MA, United States Tufts Medicine Full time

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. 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. 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. An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.
Hours: 40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday 9am-5pm
Location: 41 Montvale Avenue Stoneham, Clinic
Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
* Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
* Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
* Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided.
Performs nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Includes, but is not limited to, vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel.
* Assesses and identifies expected patient outcomes based on diagnosis, data, and patient's concerns.
* Listens and acknowledges patients/family knowledge of self and engages their participation in care. Identifies cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
* Develops and implements individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning. 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. Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan.
* Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards
* Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care
* Develops, communicates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals to community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family.
* Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department's documentation standards.
* Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety, quality improvement, and process improvement activities to support and improve patient outcomes. Activities may include data collection, analysis and evaluation.
* Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds.
* Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients.
* Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices
* May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership
* Precepts and mentors newly hired staff and nursing students
* Promotes unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model
* Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. Accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to attend.
* Practices in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, Quality Caring framework and professional practice model at Lowell General Hospital.
Tufts Medicine benefit package Includes:
* Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that start on day one
* 403(b) retirement plans with company match
* Tuition reimbursement
* Professional Growth opportunities
* Pay rates shown are estimated by and do not reflect the actual rates of Tufts Medicine. A Tufts Medicine Recruiter will work with every individual applicant personally to review their experience and work history, expedite interviews with Hiring Managers, and calculate fair and equitable wages. Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.



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