Registered Nurse SDC PACU & Endoscopic Procedures
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Locations: Palmer, Massachusetts
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 2 Days Ago
Job Requisition ID: R32010
Baystate Health, a nationally recognized leader in healthcare quality and safety, and home to Baystate Wing, a joint commission accredited and designated primary stroke service hospital, is looking for inpatient Registered Nurses to join the team.
At Baystate Health, RN means more. It stands for our deep respect for nursing professional practice that is essential to our mission. It also stands for Baystate’s many opportunities for growth and learning in the region’s only academic medical center and within our community hospitals, and it stands for our commitment to taking care of all those in the community who need us.
Pay:
- New Grad RN (0-1 year of RN Licensure): $41.00
- Experienced RN (1+ years of RN Licensure): $42.66-$65.00
- Competitive shift differentials and allowance plans
Why Baystate Wing Hospital?
This beautifully renovated 46-bed community hospital offers 24-hour emergency care and a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services. Wing brings the cutting-edge technology, professional patient care, and fulfilling nursing careers that Baystate Health is known for, to the smaller communities of the Palmer MA region.
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
- This unit is well-staffed with ancillary support, management, supervisors, and multiple nurse educators & coordinators - on each shift!
- Multimodal orientation program utilizing latest evidence-based online education programs, interactive classroom lectures, and high-fidelity simulation.
- The perk of a smaller, community hospital is that you will never get lost in a crowd. We provide individual and tailored orientation for every nurse that comes through our doors.
SCHEDULE:
- Full Time 40hr/week 1st shift
- Every other weekend and rotating holidays. Some schedule accommodations can be made, just ask your recruiter!
- Location: Baystate Wing Hospital, Palmer MA
THE ADVANTAGES OF WORKING WITH BAYSTATE!
- Excellent Compensation
- High-quality, low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Pet, home, auto, and personal insurance
- Certification and continuing education reimbursement
- Nursing forgivable loan program
- 403b retirement company match & annual company contribution increase based on years of service
- Life insurance
- First-time homebuyer program
- Free money coach advice from a certified professional
- Reimbursement for a variety of wellbeing activities, included but limited to: gym membership and equipment, personal trainer, massage, and so much more!
- Wellbeing programs that include but are not limited to mental, physical, and financial health
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Successfully passed Board of Registration in Nursing Examination and is licensed in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification required.
- Education: Diploma in Nursing
We strive to be the place where we can help you build the career you deserve – apply today – YOU belong at Baystate!
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Baystate Wing Operating Room & Surgical Services
SUMMARY:
Same Day Care Recovery & Endoscopic Procedures
Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager, the registered nurse practices within the Professional Practice Model, the MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Baystate Health's core values. The registered nurse demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-appropriate considerations of patients. The registered nurse assumes responsibility for the patient's plan of care and is held accountable for decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the plan of care. The registered nurse provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members. The registered nurse maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by the nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.
Demonstrates organizational skills that maintain safe delivery of the standard of care for assigned patients/families; manages own assignment by delegating effectively based on patient needs and skills of team members. Administers medications and treatments according to policy/procedure.
Conducts accurate age-appropriate clinical assessments; identifies and prioritizes patient/family strengths, needs, and priorities; develops, implements, and evaluates the patient's individualized plan of care. Documents all assessments according to policy.
Recognizes acute changes in patient status and intervenes appropriately.
Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient/family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents accordingly.
Adheres to practice guidelines specific to the care setting: a) utilizes standards, policies, and procedures to support clinical decision making b) seeks guidance from appropriate resources c) demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement initiatives.
Demonstrates caring practices that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering.
Demonstrates respect for patient/family dignity and privacy in all patient/family interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust within the nurse-patient/family relationship, engages patient/family participation in care.
Addresses patient experience concerns promptly and objectively. Escalates to leadership as needed.
Recognizes ethical dilemmas within one's practice area and uses available resources to intervene effectively.
Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources; communicates plan and collaborates with the patient/family regarding discharge plans.
Actively participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds. Documents plan and communicates to patients.
Participates in unit/house-wide performance improvement initiatives.
Successfully completes annual competencies and mandatory education requirements.
Participates in shared governance and unit decision making.
Demonstrates progress in meeting personal and professional goals.
Respects diverse views and approaches, and contributes to maintaining an environment of professionalism, tolerance, civility, and acceptance toward all employees, patients, and visitors.
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
- PPE and Safety
- Professional development and growth
- Member of a multi-disciplinary dedicated team
QUALIFICATIONS:
- MA RN License Required
- CPR BLS Required
- ACLS Required
- Must have 2 or more years of clinical experience as an RN
- Must have 2 years of Emergency Department experience
- Any exception must be approved by the CNO
- Baystate Health required competencies per department
For more information, please visit us online at: baystatehealthjobs.com or interact with us socially at facebook.com/BaystateCareers or on Twitter @BaystateCareers.
All correspondence can be directed to:
Pamelia Morrow
Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant
Pamelia.Morrow@baystatehealth.org
You Belong At Baystate
At Baystate Health we know that treating one another with dignity and equity is what elevates respect for our patients and staff. It makes us not just an organization, but also a community where you belong. It is how we advance the care and enhance the lives of all people.
DIVERSE TEAMS. DIVERSE PATIENTS. DIVERSE LOCATIONS.
Education:
Bachelor of Nursing Degree, Diploma in Nursing: Nursing (Required)
Certifications:
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Registered Nurse - State of Massachusetts
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
Baystate Health is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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