Job Description

The 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.
Specialty Area Additional Requirements:
Vascular Access Nurse - experience in peripheral IV access. PICC and USGIV training/certification preferred. CRNI/VA-BC certification preferred.

Education
Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required and Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Vascular Access Nurse - experience in peripheral IV access. PICC and USGIV training/certification preferred. CRNI/VA-BC certification preferred.

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting/specialty area. required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Uses the nursing process and evidence based practice to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
- Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, and co-workers.
- Assures quality of nursing practice through participation in performance improvement activities.
- Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
- Provides safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to facilitate a comprehensive educational plan.
- Physical Environment: The 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.

24hrs Evening Shift; Every other weekend and rotating holidays

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Job Tags

Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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