Staff RN, Full Time, Nights: Med Surg

The Staff Nurse is an individual who holds ultimate responsibility for direct and indirect nursing care through the utilization of the nursing process. The Staff Nurse provides individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and practices within the guidelines of the Nurse Practice Act and the Standards, Policies and Procedures of Carney Hospital. He/she reports to the Clinical Manager or designee. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Current BLS Certification Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assess and diagnoses patient and family problems in order to provide quality care to assigned patients. Completes patient assessment data within 8 hours of admission or in accordance with specific unit standard. Identifies and documents nursing diagnosis/problem list on patient plan of care within 8 hours of admission. Identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission (including barriers/strategies/outcomes). Identifies discharge planning needs of patient/family/significant other at time of admission. Identifies and anticipates needs of patient/family as they move through the hospitalization process. Develops, discusses and communicates a realistic problem list (plan of care) for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family/significant other in order to address all identified needs/or in accordance with specific unit standards. Plan of care includes nursing diagnosis/problem list statement for each identified problem. Develops patient/family/significant other teaching and discharge plans that are driven by the needs of patient/family. Demonstrates the skills and judgement necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient. Demonstrates knowledge of Carney Hospital policies and procedures/protocols for administering, transcribing and recording medications. Demonstrate knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose and side effects. Observes 5 R’s for administering meds: Demonstrated proper procedures in all methods of medication administration. Monitors patients response and intervenes appropriately. Provides effective pain management to include: Administers blood and blood products following Carney Hospital policy and procedures. Documents narcotics use according to Carney Hospital policy and procedure. Assess, maintains and documents IV access according to Carney Hospital policy and procedures. Identifies patients at risk for falls and implements fall prevention program as appropriate. Delivers culturally competent care being sensitive to issues related to culture, race, gender, sexual orientation, and socio-economic class. Provides emotional support to the patient/family. Considers patient’s spiritual needs and appropriately consults Spiritual Care Services. Effectively teaches the patient/family about the disease, disease process, procedures, medications, food drug interactions, activity progression and when to call M.D. Re-evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and outcomes in order to meet patient and family needs and assure overall quality of care delivered. Maintains up-to-date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team. Demonstrates ability to use critical thinking skills in all aspects of practice. Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Functions as a role model for current and new staff. Performs competently in fulfilling job responsibilities as required by the Division. Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel in the provision of care to patients as assigned. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. About Steward Health Care Nearly a decade ago, Steward Health Care System emerged as a different kind of health care company designed to usher in a new era of wellness. One that provides our patients better, more proactive care at a sustainable cost, our providers unrivaled coordination of care, and our communities greater prosperity and stability. As the country’s largest physician-led, minority-owned, integrated health care system, our doctors can be certain that we share their interests and those of their patients. Together we are on a mission to revolutionize the way health care is delivered - creating healthier lives, thriving communities and a better world. Steward is among the nation’s largest and most successful accountable care organizations (ACO), with more than 5,500 providers and 43,000 health care professionals who care for 12.3 million patients a year through a closely integrated network of hospitals, multispecialty medical groups, urgent care centers, skilled nursing facilities and behavioral health centers. At Steward Health Care System, we are committed to improving the health of our communities by delivering exceptional, personalized health care with dignity, compassion and respect. Our continued focus on the patient experience informs our caregivers in how to provide care that is respectful of and responsive to individual patient and family preferences, needs and values. We dedicate ourselves in the communities we serve to delivering affordable health care to all and being responsible partners. No matter what your role, as a member of the Steward family, you are a specialist in the making every patient and family feel right at home, every co-worker a key to our success, and every referring practice, a team of prized colleagues. In support of this, we commit ourselves to the following values: C ompassion A ccountability R espect S tewardship If you are seeking a fast-paced, challenging position in an organization committed to achieving and maintaining a standard of excellence in all we do, our organization may be a good fit for you. Steward Health Care is proud to be a minority, physician owned organization. Diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging are at the foundation of the care we provide, the community services we support and all our employment practices. We do not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, and or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

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