Professional Registered Nurse (Flex) - Adult Inpatient Surgical Unit - North 4

It takes a lot of very smart, hard-working and talented people to provide the level of care that we give to our patients. Tufts Medical Center is an internationally respected academic medical center and we pride ourselves not only on the sophistication of the care we deliver, but the compassionate way in which we provide it. And that starts with our employees.

Please note: The home unit for this position is the Adult Inpatient Surgical Unit - North 4, the position is clustered with Proger 5 North/Neuro IMC. You may be scheduled to work on the unit you are clustered to off of your home unit.

• Scheduling may consist of both 8 and 12 hour shifts, 36 (flex) hours/week: Rotating shifts with weekend & holiday rotation.

About the Department: On the Adult Surgical Unit - North 4, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with both seasoned and novice clinicians committed to providing quality care and ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Patients cared for on North 4 present with numerous surgical diagnoses, with the primary service lines including general surgery, orthopedics, thoracic and bariatric surgeries. Relationship based care is our model of practice with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration. The interdisciplinary team on North 4 is comprised of Nurses, Clinical Care Technicians, Unit Coordinators, students, Physicians, and other clinical and non-clinical professionals with an emphasis on teamwork and collaboration.

At Tufts MC, we also are committed to preparing and supporting nurses to excel as clinicians, researchers, leaders, and innovators. This requires an environment that cultivates critical thinking, innovation, and knowledge-sharing. Staff work directly with their unit based Clinical Instructor to develop their skillset and identify learning opportunities available on and off the unit.

About the Position: The Professional Registered Nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The Professional Registered Nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The Professional Registered Nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The Professional Registered Nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The Professional Registered Nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Nursing Process: Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care.

Assess:

Collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis
Identifies cultural needs (i.e. language, etc.) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience

Plan:

Develops individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning
Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift
Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care
Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family
The plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management

Implement:

Implements the plan in a safe and timely manner
Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan
Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan
Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem
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

Evaluate:

Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge
The Professional Registered Nurse uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved

Professional Performance:

Clinical Practice: The Professional Registered Nurse demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry.
The plan of care is evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate
Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families
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
Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner
Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families

Quality: The Professional Registered Nurse provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The Professional Registered Nurse data trends to support and improve clinical practice.
Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives
Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation
Champion for quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction

Collaboration: Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery
Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive and professional work environment
Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds
Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities

Service Excellence: The Professional Registered Nurse influences others by establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development.
Treats both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior
Promotes a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff
Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients
Identifies customer service needs on the unit
Presents self in a professional and calm manner
Provides responsible and efficient use of resources

Professional Development: The Professional Registered Nurse participates in lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals.

The Professional Registered Nurse maintains current licensure and adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act
Assumes responsibility for participating in educational opportunities to support and meet clinical competency requirements
Seeks out educational and professional resources
Develops professionally as a self-directed, motivated learner
May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership
Seeks out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities
Precepts and mentors newly hired staff and nursing students
Investigates available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities
Provides leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator
Promotes unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model

Communication: The Professional Registered Nurse seeks out and shares job related information that supports a culture of respect and responsibility.
Assumes responsibility and ownership for professional conduct
Accepts responsibility for positive and productive communication skills
Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. Accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to attend
Accepts responsibility for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based information

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) required.
MA Registered Nurse license required.
BLS Certification required.
A minimum of one year of Professional Registered Nurse experience is required.
Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES STATEMENT:

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. New England Medical Center reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.