The Community RN Career Direct Care Pathway placement is comprised of four levels based on a RN's minimum experience, education, and qualifications.
Level I - 0 - Less than 12 Months of RN Experience.
Level II - 12 Months - Less than 3 Years of RN Experience.
Level III - 3 Years - Less than 8 Years of RN Experience.
Level IV - 8 Years of RN Experience.
Job OverviewThe RN Complex Care independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices in a complex care area.
Location: Main Campus - ICU-G
Shift: 36 Hours, Nights 7PM-7AM, Weekends and Holidays Required
Job DescriptionMinimum Qualifications:1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided may be required.
4. Experience based on level (I, II, III, or IV).
Preferred Qualifications:1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
- Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiates.
- Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence-based practice and research into clinical practice.
- Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
- Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care.
- Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient's needs.
- Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members.
- 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.
- Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
- Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
- Participates in departmental committees as needed.
Physical Requirements: 1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
2. Prolonged standing and walking.
3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.
Skills & Abilities:1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.
Pay Range:$37.50 - $75.32
based on full-time equivalent
