Ambulatory Nurse - Lung BWH (part time)

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Job Summary

AMBULATORY LUNG CLINIC | 20 HOURS PART TIME | MAIN CAMPUS BOSTON MA

- Likely schedule two 10 hours days

• Summary
• The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse 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 patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor.

• Essential Functions
• -CLINICAL PRACTICE
• Organization of Patient Care
• •Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
• •Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
• •Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
• •Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas, such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.

• -Quality of Care
• •Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
• •Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
• •Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department’s documentation standards.
• •Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• •Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• •Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
• •Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
• •Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
• •Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
• •Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
• •Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
• •Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.

• -Coordination/Collaboration
• •Interacts with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
• •Collaborates with other discipline(s).
• •Develops, utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care.
• •Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
• •Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
• •Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
• •Serves on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminates information to peers.

• -Education
• •Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
• •Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• •Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
• •Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.

• -Research
• •Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
• •Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.

• -Budget
• •Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
• •Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
• •Assesses patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers and assignments.
• •Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.

• -Personnel
• •Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as appropriate.
• •Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
• •Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
• •Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
• •Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
• •Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift assignment, or work schedule.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts. Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.

Experience:

• •1. Minimum of 2 years of recent (within 12 months) clinical nursing experience in an ambulatory clinic / practice setting required. Emergency room and/or procedural setting only not sufficient.
• •2. Experience with telephone triage and telephone-based clinical assessment techniques of adult patient required. This is the safe, effective, and appropriate disposition of health-related problems and includes: assessing severity of symptoms, communicating urgent patient needs to the LIP, referral to appropriate setting or level of care, documenting interventions and an individualized plan of care using an EMR, education of patients and families on their disease process and interventions to promote health and well-being, preliminary interpretation of data, providing home health advice and follow-up, ability to make triage decisions quickly and calmly in emergency situations, and assuring continuity of care.
• •3. Minimum of 2 years recent (within 1 year) experience with Pulmonary and/or Thoracic related patient care delivery as an RN, strongly preferred.
• •4. Experience with team-based care preferred.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills; must work closely and cooperatively with physicians and other health care professionals. Demonstrate the ability to set priorities. Function independently and well under stress. Must have excellent communication skills and clinical judgment and must have excellent interpersonal skills and flexibility. Must be able to handle multiple projects and re-prioritize as necessary and should possess the ability to perceive sensitive family issues and discuss these issues tactfully.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Works in a busy and stressful patient care environment and in an office environment. May be exposed to communicable diseases and hazardous materials. Must work well independently and in a multidisciplinary group, and exercise flexibility.

HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff.

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