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SalaryJob Description:
***$1000 Sign on bonus***
1. Assess the immediate and continuing care needs of the patient/significant other
2. Develop comprehensive and current plans of care which include physical needs, patient, patient teaching, and discharge planning and psychosocial/spiritual needs
3. Provide direct patient care based on assessed needs and the medical regimen. Oversees and ensures the provision of all aspects of care for the patient. Supervises the care provided by other nursing personnel as defined in the scope of practice
4. Observe, evaluate, document, and communicate to relevant team members the patient's response to illness and/or therapeutic modalities. Ensures timely reassessment of patient responses to treatment and when significant changes occur in patient condition and/or diagnosis.
5. Coordinate the overall plan of care to ensure implementation of nursing interventions and consistency with medical regimen. (a) Establish priorities for care in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team and initiates follow-up, as indicated, to ensure timely provision of patient care and therapeutic modalities. (b) Assure the plan of care integrates age-specific care needs (e.g. pediatrics, geriatrics) as defined in the unit scope of care. 6. Accept responsibility and accountability for nursing interventions and outcomes based on professional clinical judgments.
7. Participate in QI activities related to patient care delivery and the development of nursing/hospital standards.
8. Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively, manage stressful situations appropriately and facilitate interpersonal relationships with other disciplines.
Experience:
- 2 - 3 years’ experience in a Level I or II Trauma Center
- Ability to fully utilize BHMC’s electronic record systems equipment and other healthcare and billing systems relevant to this position.
Knowledge and Skills: Good interpersonal skills.
Education:
Required: BSN prepared, 2 - 3 years’ experience in a Level I or II Trauma Center, TNCC, BLS, ACLS. PALS, AHA Stroke certification. Competent in vent/tracheostomy and gastrostomy tubes, medication titration.
Preferred: Board Certification
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70.00 - $85.00 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Emergency Medicine
Physical setting:
- Hospital
Standard shift:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus opportunities
- Signing bonus
Supplemental schedule:
- Overtime
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
