R14315 Registered Nurse, RN - CV ICU Float Pool

This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In  addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties:
Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing  care and identified clinical  support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed. Provides professional  nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A  professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals  or manage processes and programs.

The  majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through  advanced education. A  senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible  for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and  reviewing the work of lower level professionals,  resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.

The professional registered nurse possesses and  applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a  cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers.

The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the  nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence  based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical  excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.

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* Minimum Qualifications:

** 1.  Registered Nurse (RN) license .
2.  Basic Life Support (BLS) certification .
3. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

** 1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)   2. Specialty Nursing certifications.  
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* Duties and Responsibilities:

** The duties  and responsibilities listed below are  intended to describe the general nature of work and are  not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other  duties and responsibilities may  be assigned.
1.Utilizes theoretical  and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care.  
2. Assesses and collaborates with patient, family/significant others and  other disciplines to:
Identify expected  outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural  needs (i.e. language, etc)  to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience.
4. Implements:
The plan in a safe and timely manner;
Documents  the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan;
Collaborates  with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan;
Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem;
Provides  and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health;
Documents  per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies,  all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures  performed and patient response.
6. Demonstrates and  applies the skill and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is:
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