RN, Night shift 24 hrs/wk- East Sandwich

Job Summary
Registered Nurse - Nights 24 hours
Location: East Sandwich
Provide patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing. Utilize appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with the plan of care. Function as a clinical resource for the patient, consistently providing direction and support to ensure a focus on the team goals and patient driven outcomes. Function within role expectations, delegate duties to other caregivers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

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• Nursing assessment is completed accurately and timely in accordance with practice standards.
• Plan of care is developed and implemented that reflects the needs and goals of the patient.
• Nursing care is provided, evaluated and modified to achieve goals and objectives.
• Patient care documentation is completed per established standards.
• Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures.
• Doctors orders are transcribed or acknowledged as needed and orders are carried out as directed.
• Nursing care activities are coordinated in collaboration with other care team members to facilitate achievement of patient goals.
• Patient education needs are assessed and education provided related to the disease process, underlying disability, medication, and preparation for discharge to help patients and families develop self-care skills necessary to move toward wellness.
• Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members as needed.
• Team conferences and meetings are actively participated in to achieve stated goals.
• Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.
• SRN Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld.

Education/Degree

- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.- Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

- Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.- Healthcare Provider BLS required

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

- A current registered nurse (RN) license in the state of Massachusetts- Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.- Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software- Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel).- Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population.- Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team.- Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them.- High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations.- Attention to detail-

Work Environment

This role requires frequent interaction with patients, families, physicians and other health care professionals. The incumbent will be exposed to various physical and emotional stressors while performing job duties. The position may also require occasional exposure to infectious diseases and potential hazards associated with hospital operations.p>Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

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