Registered Nurse Intensive Care Unit
Company: Baystate Health
Location: Springfield
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Category(s): Nursing, Inpatient Direct Care Nurses
Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
Shift: FirstSummary:Under the general supervision of the Nurse
Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, the registered nurse practices
within the Professional Practice Model, the MA Nurse Practice Act,
ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and demonstrates
Baystate Health's core values. The registered nurse demonstrates
the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of
care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational
spiritual, safety and age-appropriate considerations of patients.
The registered nurse assumes responsibility for the patient's plan
of care and is held accountable for decisions specific to
assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan of
care. The registered nurse provides care directly to patients and
in collaboration with other health care team members. The
registered nurse maintains a current level of knowledge and skill
with technical procedures as defined by the nursing specialty
organization, complies with all regulations and standards of
regulatory and accrediting bodies and is currently licensed in the
state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.Job
Responsibilities:1) Demonstrates organizational skills that
maintain safe delivery of the standard of care for assigned
patients/families; manages own assignment by delegating effectively
based on patient needs and skills of team members. Administers
medications and treatments according to policy/procedure.2)
Conducts accurate age appropriate, clinical assessments; identifies
and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs and priorities;
develops, implements and evaluates the patient's individualized
plan of care. Documents all assessments according to policy.3)
Recognizes acute changes in patient status and intervenes
appropriately.4) Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the
patient/family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents
accordingly.5) Adheres to practice guidelines specific to the care
setting: a) utilizes standards, policies and procedures to support
clinical decision making b) seeks guidance from appropriate
resources c) demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement
initiatives.6) Demonstrates caring practices that create a
compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients
and staff, with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and
preventing unnecessary suffering.7) Demonstrates respect for
patient/family dignity and privacy in all patient/family
interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust within the
nurse-patient/family relationship, engages patient/family
participation in care.8) Addresses patient experience concerns
promptly and objectively. Escalates to leadership as needed.9)
Recognizes ethical dilemmas within ones practice area and uses
available resources to intervene effectively.10) Develops a
comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and
referrals including community resources; communicates plan and
collaborates with the patient/family regarding discharge plans.11)
Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds.
Documents plan and communicates to patients.12) Participates in
unit/housewide performance improvement initiatives.13) Successfully
completes annual competencies and mandatory education
requirements.14) Participates in shared governance and unit
decision making.15) Demonstrates progress in meeting personal and
professional goals.16) Respects diverse views and approaches, and
contributes o maintaining an environment of professionalism,
tolerance, civilly and acceptance toward all employees, patients,
and visitors.Required Work Experience:1) Must have 2 or more years
of clinical experience as an RN2) Any exception must be approved by
the CNOPreferred Work Experience:1) None ListedSkills and
Competencies:1) Baystate Health required competencies per
departmentYou Belong At BaystateAt Baystate Health we know that
treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates
respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an
organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we
advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.DIVERSE TEAMS.
DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.Education:Bachelor of Nursing
Degree, Diploma in Nursing: Nursing (Required)Certifications:Basic
Life Support - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State
of MassachusettsEqual Employment Opportunity EmployerBaystate
Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital
status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information,
disability, or protected veteran status.
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