Registered Nurse (Reg)/ 36hr Rotating- Usen 4 - Cardiac step-down

DescriptionThe registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.

QualificationsCurrent MA RN license required. Minimum of 1-2 years nursing experience is required.

Job Knowledge and SkillsStrong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills required. Telemetry experience preferred.

Education and ExperienceGraduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor degree in nursing, preferred. Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting. 1 year Med/Surg experience required, unless otherwise noted in job posting. Critical care experience preferred. Expected to train to fill step down role within 1 st

6 months.

Training Certifications and/or RegistrationsCPR Training required within first 3 months of employment. Evidence of continued education and professional development. Certification or advanced training in specialty area preferred. Telemetry training required within the first year of employment.

Physical EnvironmentThe RN works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements. Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc. RN's may work with angry, agitated, and combative patients.

Physical Standards of Job Description

Constantly - 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity

Frequently - 25% to 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity

Occasionally - 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity

Rarely - under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity

N/A - not applicable

Sensory RequirementsVisual Activity: Close paperwork, CRT used, Color vision required, Visual monotony.

Hearing Activity: Conversation, Monitoring Equipment, Telephone, Transcription, Background Noise.

Sensory Discrimination: Hot/Cold, Sharp/Dull.

The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified.

EEO StatementNewton-Wellesley Hospital will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, veteran or active military status, gender identity or expression, or sexual orientation.

Primary LocationMA-Newton-NWH Main Campus

Work LocationsNWH Main Campus2014 Washington StreetNewton 02462

JobRegistered Nurse

OrganizationNewton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

ScheduleFull-time

Standard Hours36

ShiftRotating

Posted Shift Description12hr shifts x3 7a-7:30p and 7:15p-7:15a every 3rd weekend, rotating holidays

Employee StatusRegular

Recruiting DepartmentNWH Med/Surg Nursing

Job PostingAug 21, 2024

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