Registered Nurse (Medical Telemetry/Infectious Disease) - Melrose Massachusetts

Company: Tufts Medicine
Location: Melrose, Massachusetts
Posted On: 04/18/2024

We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. 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 entry level role that applies broad theoretical job knowledge typically obtained through advanced education. May require the following proficiency: work is closely supervised, problems faced are not typically difficult or complex, and explains facts, policies and practices related to job area.

The RN provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient's health status.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into unit.
Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

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. More...

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