Registered Nurse (RN)

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Registered Nurse to join our Emergency Department. Under the direction of the nurse manager, the successful candidate will perform a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities, adhering to the established standards of care within the Emergency Department environment. This role requires a strong ability to work independently while demonstrating exceptional assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills.

Essential Functions

• Conducts assessments and reassessments, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing interventions and patient care plans.
• Delivers patient care that meets established standards of practice, protocols, and policies.
• Honors patient individuality by fostering dignity and positive self-regard during care.
• Conducts patient and family teaching based on identified learning needs and challenges.
• Collaboratively prepares patients and families for discharge, incorporating necessary support systems.
• Delegates and supervises nursing interventions performed by other staff appropriately.
• Prioritizes patient care effectively and seeks assistance when necessary.
• Documents all pertinent data, interventions, and patient responses promptly and accurately.
• Provides thorough reports on assigned patients to ensure continuity of care across the healthcare team.
• Promotes a culture of learning, both personally and among colleagues.
• Identifies risks to patient safety and implements strategies to reduce healthcare errors.
• Adds value to ethical caregiving by identifying issues and developing appropriate action plans.
• Administers medications and intravenous therapies safely according to physician orders and protocols.
• Evaluates patient pain levels and reassesses pain management effectiveness, notifying physicians as needed.
• Documents initial assessments upon patient arrival and follows triage protocols.
• Recognizes and addresses potential abuse cases and implements safety plans when necessary.
• Completes mandated reporting for various incidents promptly and accurately.
• Maintains standards for evidence collection and documentation in accordance with policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of disaster policies and initiates appropriate actions as needed.
• Recognizes and manages patients at risk for violent behavior with suitable interventions.
• Effectively manages the use of restraints when warranted, ensuring compliance with monitoring and documentation standards.
• Displays competency in interpreting and managing critical patient data, including laboratory results and diagnostic tests.
• Takes responsibility for medication reconciliation and related documentation.
• Implements and monitors components of the Ventilator Associated Pneumonia (VAP) bundle.

Statement of Other Duties

This job description outlines the major responsibilities and requirements for the position. However, employees may be expected to perform additional job-related duties as required.

Functional Demands

Physical Requirements

• Ability to exert 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 10 to 25 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
• Frequent reaching, handling, and feeling of objects with hands.
• Occasional stooping, kneeling, and distinguishing colors.

Organizational Expectations

Behavioral Attributes

• Achievement motivation
• Attention to order
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Self-confidence
• Customer service orientation
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Teamwork
• Analytical thinking
• Information seeking

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Minimum Work Experience

• 3-5 years of Emergency Department experience preferred.

Minimum Licenses and Certifications

• Current Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
• ACLS upon hire (or an active BLS card with AHA ACLS certification obtained within 60 days of hire).
• AHA