Registered Nurse, RN - Perianesthesia (Periop/PACU)
Company: Tufts Medical Center
Location: Boston
Posted on: May 7, 2024
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Job Description:
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GENERAL SUMMARYThe professional registered nurse possesses and
applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and
management of patient care from admission through discharge. The
professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in
healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology,
pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient
safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and
family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative
environment among all health care providers. The professional
registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and
management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing
process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded
in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The
professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides
clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment
central to our patient and family centered model of care.PRINCIPLE
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESNursing Process: - Utilizes theoretical
and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their
families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate
care. - -Assess:1. Collaborates with patient, family/significant
others and other disciplines to identify expected outcomes based on
synthesis of data and diagnosis2. Identifies cultural needs (i.e.
language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care
experiencePlan:1. Develops individualized outcomes-based care plans
incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to
learning2. Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each
shift3. Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to
facilitate communication regarding the plan of care.4. Communicates
and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based
and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the
patient and their family5. The plan of care utilizes principles and
concepts of project, organizational or systems
managementImplement:1. Implements the plan in a safe and timely
manner2. Documents the implementation and any modifications,
including changes or omissions, of the identified plan3.
Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the
plan4. Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments
specific to the diagnosis or problem5. Provides and coordinates
health teaching which is required by individuals, families and
groups to maintain an optimal level of health6. Documents per
hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care,
including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and
patient responseEvaluate:1. Evaluates the effectiveness of the
planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the
attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge2. The nurse uses the
evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the
patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been
achievedPROFESSIONAL PERFORMANCE:Clinical Practice: - The
professional registered nurse demonstrates and applies the skill
and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care,
nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the
patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit
of inquiry.The plan of care is evidence based and utilizes research
when appropriate1. Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to
initiate change in nursing care practices2. Demonstrates the
knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate
culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and
families3. Performs procedures and treatments using nursing
knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area
guidelines and professional standards4. Safely administers and
assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential
knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of
Care5. Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and
utilizes equipment in a safe manner6. Performs as an advocate and
as an educator for patients and familiesQuality: - The professional
registered nurse provides high quality in an efficient and a safe
manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and
improve clinical practice.1. Participates in hospital and/or unit
based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to
support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide,
The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local,
state and federal patient safety initiatives2. Participates in
performance improvement activities through data collection,
analysis and evaluation3. Champion for quality, safety, regulatory,
and patient-family satisfactionCollaboration: -Facilitates
cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various
disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient
care delivery1. Maintains a collaborative work relationship with
peers and colleagues in order to create a positive and professional
work environment2. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues
and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in
nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds3.
Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their
roles, knowledge and capabilitiesService Excellence: The
professional nurse influences others by establishing a climate for
optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships,
and professional development.1. Treats both internal and external
customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior2. Promotes a
safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and
staff3. Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff
and patients4. Identifies customer service needs on the unit5.
Presents self in a professional and calm manner6. Provides
responsible and efficient use of resourcesProfessional Development:
- The professional registered nurse participates in lifelong
learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their
continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and
support achievement of their career goals.1. The professional
registered nurse maintains current licensure and adheres to the
Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act2. Assumes responsibility for
participating in educational opportunities to support and meet
clinical competency requirements3. Seeks out educational and
professional resources4. Develops professionally as a
self-directed, motivated learner5. May assume charge nurse
functions in collaboration with unit leadership6. Seeks out
advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education
opportunities7. Precepts and mentors newly hired staff and nursing
students8. Investigates available technology and resources to apply
evidence based practice and research into daily professional
activities9. Provides leadership at the bedside as a delegator,
collaborator, facilitator, and communicator10. Promotes unit and
organizational growth through a shared governance
modelCommunication: - The professional registered nurse seeks out
and shares job related information that supports a culture of
respect and responsibility.1. Assumes responsibility and ownership
for professional conduct2. Accepts responsibility for positive and
productive communication skills3. Attends and actively participates
in staff meetings. - Accepts responsibility for reading staff
meeting minutes when not able to attend4. Accepts responsibility
for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based
informationJOB KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS1. Possesses and applies the
skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients
throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes,
human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the
care process.2. Ability to provide care for a designated group of
patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies,
procedures and protocols.Age Specific CompetenciesHas the skills
and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population
served including:1. Knowledge of growth and development2. Ability
to interpret age specific data and response to care3. Provide age
appropriate communicationEducation1. Bachelors Degree required,
Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred.2. BLS, ACLS and PALS
Certification requiredExperience1. Varies according to unit
requirements and needs.2. ICU/PACU experienceLicenseCurrent
Massachusetts Registered Nurse LicensePHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING
CONDITIONS1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable
standing/walking2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer
patients and equipment3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending,
kneeling, crouching4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals,
sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to
radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc.5. Regularly exposed to the
risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections6.
Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances7. Subject
to varying and unpredictable situations8. Handle emergency and
crisis situations9. Subjected to irregular hours10. May have
contact with hazardous materialsAMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES
STATEMENT:Must be able to perform all essential functions of this
position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request
accommodation by emailing us at .
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