Location: CHA Everett Hospital
Work Days: 7am-3:30pm and 3:00pm-11:30pm, Every Other Weekend
Category: Registered Nurse
Department: Psych Lewis 2
Job Type: PT Less Than 20 HPW
Work Shift: Day
Hours/Week: 8.00
Union: Yes
Union Name: MNAEverett
DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:
Lewis 2 is a 22 bed Geri Psych/Behavioral Health Unit for patient population 55+. We provide a vibrant activities program along with special group sessions and programming to provide support. A special group room houses musical instruments, art supplies and other items to engage individual patient strengths and interests. Patients are cared for by an entire team consisting of: Psychiatrists, Registered Nurses, Social Workers, Case Managers, Milieu Therapists and Nursing Assistants.
Summary:
The Registered Nurse is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for patients in accordance with established Nursing Standards of Care. He/she demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of nursing care and directly reports to a designated nurse manager and/or clinical manager/off shift manager.
Responsibilities:
Collaboration:
- Identifies own strengths, limitations, and values in functioning as a member.
- Elicits others' advice and perspectives including that of the patient and participates fully in interdisciplinary forums that promote an integrated approach to patient care.
- Access appropriate resources to advocate for and optimize patient care.
Caring Practices:
- Expresses empathy and compassion for patients and families, treating everyone with courtesy, dignity and respect.
- Demonstrates emotional intelligence, i.e., the capacity to perceive, assess, and manage the emotions of one’s self and others.
- Provides patient-centered care with sensitivity and respect for the diversity of human experience.
Clinical Judgment:
- Consistently collects and interprets patient data from all available sources.
- Applies knowledge to clinical presentation to make decisions and evaluate clinical outcomes.
Clinical Inquiry:
- Follows evidence-based standards and guidelines.
- Recognizes changing patient conditions and responds immediately.
Systems Thinking:
- Considers system resources available in the practice area when developing the plan of care for a patient or group of patients.
- Brings issues of concern at the practice area level to the attention of others when assistance is needed to facilitate resolution.
Facilitation of Learning:
- Initiates independent learning based on identified needs and reflective practices.
- Seeks out opportunities to learn, teach and positively influence others and advance practice.
Leadership:
- Embraces continuous improvement, is flexible and open to new ideas.
- Participates in activities that help formulate solutions to unit ineffectiveness and/or failures that impact patient care.
Professionalism:
- Demonstrates engagement in lifelong learning and self-assessment of ongoing professional development needs.
- Practices as an autonomous clinical decision maker.
Customer Service:
- Creates positive impressions that consistently demonstrate actions associated with CHA service standards and professionalism.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:- All newly hired RN candidates must have a BSN degree within 1 year of hire.
- Licensure: MA. RN Licensure required.
- Certifications: Maintains current Basic Life Support "C" certification.
$10k Sign-On Bonus (prorated for part-time employees) for newly hired experienced RNs with 2 years of experience in the specialty hired for.
Newly hired experienced RNs interested in committing to a minimum of two years of employment at Cambridge Health Alliance may be eligible to receive a retention bonus of $10,000.
In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity.
