Registered Nurse Med Surg Full Time Nights
Company: Metrowest Medical Center
Location: Marlborough
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care
system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is
committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a
location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system
includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in
Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center
has been named to the 2019 America's 100 Best Hospitals List by
Healthgrades.
GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of a Registered
Nurse and according to established standards, policies, and
procedures, provides direct nursing care to assigned patients.
Actual duties and responsibilities may vary depending on assigned
work area and patients. Ensures quality and safe delivery of care
to patients in the following age groups: All ages; Neonate;
Infancy; Toddler; Preschool; School age; Adolescent; Adult;
Geriatric.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Direct Patient Care Using the Nursing Process
A. Assessment
1. Collects data and identifies specific physical, emotional, and
cultural needs of patients.
2. Interviews patient to obtain a health history and other basic
information.
3. Identifies overall needs of patients.
4. Observes the patient and communicates significant findings to
the nursing team.
5. Identifies appropriate resources which patients may need.
6. Identifies basic pathophysiology of assigned patients.
B. Planning
1. With assistance, collaborates in and contributes to the
development/updating of care planning and teaching plans for
patients and/or families.
2. Establishes priorities and organizes an assignment.
C. Implementation
1. Safely performs basic therapeutic and preventive nursing
procedures, incorporating fundamental biological and psychological
principles in giving individualized care.
2. Shows respect for the dignity of individuals.
3. Applies basic communication techniques.
4. Demonstrates the ability to do incidental teaching during
routine care and to support and reinforce the teaching plan for a
specific patient.
5. Uses lines of authority and communication within the work
setting.
D. Evaluation
1. Makes necessary adjustments in care and seeks guidance as
needed.
2. Identifies own strengths and weaknesses and seeks assistance for
improvement of performance.
Documentation
A. Documents/communicates information regarding the patient's
status, problems, and complaints to R.N.
B. Documents evaluation of outcomes of nursing intervention.
C. Maintains accurate patient, unit, and Hospital records.
Communications
A. Communicates information regarding patient's status, problems,
and/or complaints to appropriate healthcare team member.
Environment
A. Works to ensure a clean and safe environment at all times for
patients and other staff. Applies restraints and/or uses side rails
appropriately. Uses aseptic techniques or universal precautions as
warranted or prudent, and disposes of hazardous waste in the proper
manner.
B. Maintains current knowledge of safety issues, including
infection control, fire, electrical safety, and body mechanics to
reduce or eliminate the risk of personal illness or injury. Reports
hazardous conditions or risks promptly.
Education
A. Maintains an up-to-date knowledge of appropriate nursing skills,
technology, and patient care issues pertinent to the unit to which
the LPN is assigned. Demonstrates a sound knowledge base and acts
according to established standards of practice.
B. Provides basic information to patients/family regarding the
aspects of care and/or Hospital procedures. Works to ensure optimal
patient knowledge and encourages patient cooperation and
participation in the recovery process.
C. Participates in in-service education programs as
appropriate/required.
D. Seeks out and takes advantage of learning situations and
opportunities for own continuing education.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must
successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health
screening which includes a drug screen.
Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must
successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health
screening which includes a drug screen.
OTHER JOB KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:
1. The level of knowledge equivalent to that ordinarily acquired
through completion of an accredited LPN program.
2. Current licensure as an LPN in Massachusetts.
3. Three to six months of experience as an LPN.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
1. Patient care environment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of the work being performed by people assigned this job.
They are not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities,
knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the job.
Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding
mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this
position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will
be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval
of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If
you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will
be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the
law.
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Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an
applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including
pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information,
sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status
or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable
accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless
doing so would result in an undue hardship.
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