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Boston Medical Center

Registered Nurse, Otolaryngology Clinic - Allergy and Triage, Per Diem

Boston Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298


Registered Nurse, Otolaryngology Clinic - Allergy and Triage, Per DiemPosition:

Registered Nurse-MNA

Department:

Otolaryngology Clinic

Schedule:

Part Time

POSITION SUMMARY:

The registered nurse adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing and is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:

STANDARDS OF CARE

Consistently and effectively utilizes all steps of the nursing process in the provision of timely, safe, efficient, and appropriate patient-centered care.

Assesses the patient and family in a systematic and ongoing manner for both overt and covert signs and symptoms in accordance with the standards of clinical nursing practice.

Collects pertinent data using appropriate assessment techniques.

Prioritizes data according to the patient’s immediate condition or needs.

Involves the patient, family/significant others, and appropriate health care providers in the collection of data when appropriate.

Consistently uses clear, concise, and effective written/oral communication and complies with departmental policies when sharing/documenting relevant patient care data.

Identifies emergency/crisis situations, communicates such in a timely manner to appropriate health care team members, and responds appropriately when needed.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Graduate of a nursing degree program; BSN preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or ability to gain reciprocity license prior to start. Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Current basic cardiac life support certification.

Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.

Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.

Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.

Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care.

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