Provide high-quality individualized nursing care to patients in the Emergency Department, including assessment, planning, and implementation of care plans. Coordinate care across the continuum while adhering to professional standards, ethics, and regulatory requirements.
Requirements summary
Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing with a current Massachusetts RN license and BLS certification. No prior experience is required, but strong clinical skills and technical knowledge are essential.
professional certificateInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsCare PlanningPatient AssessmentRegulatory CompliancePatient EducationSupervisionDelegationCultural CompetenceClinical JudgmentClinical LeadershipEvidence-Based Practice
Job description
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Join the Emergency Department at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, and be part of a collaborative team delivering high-acuity emergency care in one of the region’s leading academic medical centers. As the only Level I Trauma Center north of Boston, the Joseph C. Corkery Emergency Center provides advanced emergency care to patients across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Our ED was thoughtfully designed to support efficient, patient centered care and features 36 private patient rooms, dedicated behavioral health spaces, advanced imaging capabilities, and four fully equipped trauma bays. Why Join the Lahey Emergency Department?
Multiple shift options available to support scheduling flexibility, with shift differentials
Magnet-recognized nursing environment with opportunities to participate in shared governance, clinical initiatives, and nursing leadership programs
Investment in nursing growth through clinical ladder advancement, specialty certification reimbursement, tuition assistance, scholarship opportunities, and continuing education support
Access to simulation training, continuing education resources, and innovation initiatives shaping the future of nursing practice
Comprehensive benefits for employees working 20+ hours per week including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement savings, paid time off, and employee pharmacy perks
Free on-site parking A Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety and age-appropriate considerations of patients. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0, shall bear full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care he/she provides to individuals and groups. Included in such responsibility are health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or for the dignified death of those they serve. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care assumes the responsibility for the plan of care and has the authority to make decisions and is held accountable for decisions specific to assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan. The registered nurse facilitates the coordination of care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice within the domains of:
Clinical judgment and decision making
Professional Relationships
Clinical leadership
Benefits
Health Benefits
Comprehensive Compensation
Clinical scholarship A responsibility and function of the Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care includes Delegation & Supervision in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0 Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse: Board of Registration in Nursing and the ANA Principles of Delegation. The delegating registered nurse at Lahey Clinic bears the full and ultimate responsibility that includes but is not limited to:
Making an appropriate assignment
Properly and adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate
The outcome of the delegation The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse. Job Description: Essential
Duties & Responsibilities
including but not limited to: I. Clinical Judgment and Decision Making: Ways in which nurses come to understand the problems, issues or concerns of patients/families, to attend to relevant/critical information, and to respond in concerned and involved ways. A. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families.
Develops a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures. B. Performs systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings. C. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient. D. Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response. II. Professional Relationship: The professional relationship is based upon Lahey Clinic’s guiding principles and positive effective communication. This relationship extends beyond formal assessment to integrate the particular patient’s response and his/her religious/spiritual, ethnic and cultural beliefs into the plan of care. A. Establishes professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and patients and families.
The relationship includes the patient and family as a partner in care and is based upon Swanson’s Theory of Caring. B. Educates the patient and family about the patient’s illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient. C. Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond. III. Clinical Leadership: The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care supports the development of others and creates a practice climate of responsiveness and learning based on Benner’s Novice to Expert skills acquisition model. This supports the retention and recruitment of clinically competent nurses. The ability to lead and influence the reasoning of colleagues in the patient’s best interest depends on skillful comportment, authoritative clinical knowledge and wisdom, the conviction to act as an ethical agent despite adverse consequences, and the ability to listen and enhance others’ strengths. A. Demonstrates professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting and the ANA Code of Ethics. B. Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member. C. Demonstrates role of nurse as teacher. D. Demonstrate ability to fulfill role in Regulatory compliance and readiness. IV. Clinical Scholarship: The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care achieves clinical scholarship through experiences with patients, through collaboration with colleagues and leadership and through formal education. Learning is transformed into knowledge through self-reflection and analysis. A. Upholds standards of quality nursing care. B. Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning. C. Demonstrates evidenced based practice (EBP) in nursing. Organizational Requirements:
Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities.
Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. Minimum
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing Licensure, Certification, Registration:
Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration
BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Clinical Skills/Technical Knowledge a. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. See Skill Record. b. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies. See Skill Record. c. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
Experience
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Pay
Range: $37.00 - $95.37 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled At Beth Israel Lahey Health, we are driving the change in health care that Massachusetts wants and needs. Our culture promotes continuous learning, growth, innovation and a sense of belonging. We make it a priority to offer comprehensive compensation and benefits and help you achieve a healthy and balanced life. While you're busy caring for and supporting our patients, we take care of you.
