Cape Cod Healthcare·Hyannis, Massachusetts
The Registered Nurse utilizes the nursing process to provide comprehensive patient care, including accurate documentation of assessments, initiation of care plans, and communication with allied providers. This role also involves demonstrating proficiency in the charge nurse role, serving as a resource person for staff, and participating in quality improvement and committee activities.
Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate, and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the charge nurse role.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation, and teaching staff.
Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings yearly, attends mandatory programs, and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit annually.
Participates in identifying the aspects of patient care, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and evaluation of that care.
Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies, and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs.
Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Shows a willingness to participate in Nursing Committees.
Represents the hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by his/her immediate supervisor.
Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers. *Sign-On Bonus Eligible!
Candidates must be currently licensed Registered Nurses in Massachusetts, hold current BLS and ACLS certifications, and pass specific CCHC exams prior to starting. A minimum of two years of nursing experience within the last five years in critical care, ED, PACU, or an acute cardiac stepdown unit is required.
Market context
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