RN - Pratt 3
Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
a. Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to
the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out",
administration of care, medications, labeled specimen's an
documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site,
equipment and consent.
b. Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through
proper handwashing. Adheres to universal precautions, makes
appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times and
appropriately disposes of hazardous materials. Maintains awareness
of MSDS sheets and how to access.
c. Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all
times.
d. Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and
responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency
preparedness.
4. Professional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own
professional development by incorporating evidenced-based practice,
research, and performance improvement initiatives as a part of
ongoing nursing practice.
a. Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of
practice.
b. Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act.
Directs other licenses and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
c. Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to
feedback and recommendations for change.
d. Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues
from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging
workplace.
e. Critical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and
evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solution,
and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing chain of
command.
f. Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy
and procedure.
5. Technology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes
and practices.
a. Access Lotus Notes to review email, learning management and
other resources as applicable to RN role.
b. Utilizes software applications required by department and unit
standards.
c. Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime.
6. Compliance
a. Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to
the position.
b. Complies with applicable policies and procedures.
c. Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information. The
employee compiles will policies and procedures relating to SSH's
privacy and security programs.
d. Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor,
director or VP.
e. Complies with the mandatory education requirements of the
compliance, privacy and security programs.
7. Patient and Family Centered Care
a. Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of
the patient and family.
b. Recognizes the patient, and family according to patient
preferences, as important members of the health care team.
c. Collaborates with the patient, and family according to patient
preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
d. Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all
times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds,
change of shift, or other events on unit.
8. Age & Culture
a. Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
b. Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they
interact.
c. Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services of
diverse populations as needed.
d. Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services - such
as, interpreter services and on-line sources.
Minimum Education - Preferred
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Minimum Work Experience
Previous Acute Care RN experience preferredRequired
Licenses/CertificationsRN - Registered NurseDepending on department
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life
Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training
Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification,
Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course
(TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be
required
Keywords: South Shore Health, Plymouth , RN - Pratt 3, Healthcare , Weymouth, Massachusetts
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