Registered Nurse - Fresh Pond OBGYN (Full Time)

Organizational Responsibilities 1.

Follows hospital and departmental policies with special attention to safety, dress, attendance and punctuality, and display of ID badge.

Subscribes to hospital’s mission statement, code of ethics, and standard of conduct.

2.

Handles all work-related information in a confidential manner, as outlined in Confidentiality Policy B.91.

Recognizes and respects each patient’s rights to privacy, and understands that this is protected by statue.

Understands that looking up patient information not needed for job duties is prohibited and is grounds for immediate dismissal.

3.

Treats customers with courtesy and compassion and responds to requests in a timely manner.

4.

Works effectively with members of the team so that they meet constantly changing needs and deliver care that is customer oriented and cost effective.

5.

Demonstrates initiative and creativity to continuously improve services, departmental and interdepartmental processes, and any other activities that affect quality.

6.

Plans organizes and renders care for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patients within an assigned area 7.

Performs work responsibilities while staying in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Understands and agrees to uphold the Hospital Compliance Plan.

Patient Safety 1.

When taking a telephone order, writes the order on the Doctor’s Orders, reads the order back to the MD and document as a TORB.

2.

When taking a verbal order, repeats the order back to the MD prior to implementing the order and documents as a VORB.

3.

Uses only accepted abbreviations when documenting in the medical record.

4.

Uses two unique patient identifiers prior to treatment or patient transport.

5.

Consistently uses sharps devices as designed to prevent injury.

6.

Complies with Isolation Guidelines; wears appropriate personal protective equipment as required by specific patient precautions.

7.

Consistently complies with CDC Handwashing Guidelines.

Cleans hands before and after patient contact, or contact with patient environment.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities required 1.

Knowledge of nursing process, theories, and clinical expertise related to patient care, normally acquired through the completion of a nursing training program at an NLN accredited school of nursing.

2.

Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

3.

Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare personnel to resolve complex problems.

4.

Able to acquire, through training programs and continuing education, technical knowledge related to the area.