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Registered Nurse (RN) - Emergency Department, Full Time 36 Hours New

Oak Bluffs, MA

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Hiring Company

Martha's Vineyard Hospital

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Position Description

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Summary

Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job is to provide nursing services in the Emergency Department in accordance with the current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the CEO, Director of Physician Services, CNE and practice providers.

Essential Functions

Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of the patient:

Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and disease and uses available resources in assessment process.

Provides written assessment of patient on admission.

Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness and complications and summarizes information on discharge.

Summarizes assessment data and makes a nursing care plan which is written and communicated to other patient care providers.

Implements Plan Of Care

Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patients.

Functions within the limits of State Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.

Patient And Family Instruction/education And Discharge Planning

Assesses, plans and implements instruction for patient and family needs.

Communicates such plan via Bedside Shift Report.

Provides verbal and written instructions including medication and side effects.

Professional Leadership

Reports patient care or management problems to Clinical Coordinator and /or supervisor when necessary and investigates and intervenes in problem situations reporting appropriate information.

Makes outpatient assignment based on acuity and staff qualifications and experience.

Coordinates unit routines, providing guidance to staff, orienting new staff, assuring presence and working order of emergency equipment.

Unit requirements: Acute care- MED/SURG:

Demonstrates ability to care for patients in various age group, pediatrics to geriatrics.

Demonstrates ability to care for surgical patients.

Demonstrates ability to care for medical patients.

Demonstrates ability to provide safe environment for short-term psychiatric patients.

Demonstrates a working knowledge and safe use of medications specific to the acute care patient population.

Personal Growth And Development

Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth, using and sharing skills gained through continuing education classes.

Has completed annual nursing competencies.

Has attended annual mandatory day.

Age Specific Competency

Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms of patients, recognizing a patient’s psychological development and modifies approaches for patients.

Interview and communication techniques are age-appropriate.

Required for All Jobs

Performs other duties as assigned

Complies with all policies and standards

Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Qualifications

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing Required Bachelor's Degree Nursing Preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Education Requirements

  • Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
  • Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Mass.

Certifications

  • ACLS/PALS/BLS required
  • TNCC preferred

Experience

  • Minimum 1 year of emergency room or critical care RN experience required.

Physical Requirements

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

  • Standing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Walking Frequently (34-66%)
  • Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
  • Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
  • Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
  • Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
  • Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
  • Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
  • Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
  • Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
  • Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
  • Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
  • Talking Constantly (67-100%)
  • Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement

Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at .

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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