Permanent Charge Nurse (Reg) RN2- Special Care Nursery

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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24hr Evenings 3p-11:30p 3x8hr shifts every other weekend and rotating holidays

Job Summary

Summary
Functions as the shift leader to organize and facilitate unit activities. Delivers and supports quality care adhering to regulatory requirements professional standards and evidence-based practice guidelines. Serves as a resource to staff and physicians and collaborates with other disciplines and departments as needed to ensure smooth transitions and patient safety. The PCN also fulfills the duties of the Registered Nurse job description.

PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT: The RN works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents radioisotopes and radiation. Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements. Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt odors cramped quarters etc. PCNs may work with angry agitated and combative patients.

Physical Demands:
Sensory Requirements: Hearing activity - conversation monitoring equipment telephone use background noise.
Sensory Discrimination - Hot/Cold and Sharp/Dull.
Assistive devices such as slide boards pull sheets Hoyer or over bed lifts walkers wheelchairs and gait belts are available to assist with patient care activities.

Taking Call is required (one weekend per 6-week work schedule)

Does this position require Patient Care
Yes

Essential Functions
-Coordinates quality patient care in the Cardiovascular Center Radiology and Nuclear Cardiology

-Promotes efficient utilization of resources

-Provides clinical support and acts as a resource to nursing staff and unlicensed personnel in order to provide optimal patient care

-Facilitates communication and collaboration within the CVC and outlying areas including: Radiology Cardiology hospital clinics/offices and in-patient units

-Assists with coordinating orientation for new staff

-Manages daily CVC staffing requirements and assess frequently throughout the day making appropriate adjustments depending on case prioritization patient flow

-Delegates duties to unlicensed personnel to ensure continuity of patient care

-Demonstrates critical thinking creativity and versatility in handling complex situations and problem solving

-Communicates effectively with physicians to coordinate services

-Uses principles of leadership to promote optimal health care for patients

-Plans for staffing needs and makes patient care assignments based on patient needs and acuity and staff competence

-Identifies high risk patients and intervenes and communicates as needed

-Assists in the planning of staffing needs for next shift/day

-Acts as clinical and leadership resource by facilitating the delivery of patient care

-Acts as clinical resource by facilitating the delivery of patient care for a group of patients
oPlans for staffing needs and makes patient care assignments based on patient needs and acuity and staff competence
oIdentifies high risk patients and intervenes and communicates as needed
oAssists in the planning of staffing needs for next shift/day

-Facilitates the flow of the unit or department and stays prepared for the unexpected

-Communicates with Nursing Supervisors bed control referring and receiving units/departments and appropriate specialties regarding bed availability and assignments as applicable

-Assures compliance with established hospital and departmental policies/procedures regulatory requirements and patient safety quality risk management environmental and infection control standards

-Ensures emergency equipment is checked and in working order

-Supports staff and facilitates response to emergencies and disasters

-Assists and communicates with other members of the nursing team and/or other disciplines effectively

-Assumes direct patient care responsibility based upon the needs of the individual unit

-Participates actively in problem solving and conflict resolution

-Assesses ongoing educational needs of staff and makes recommendations to the Nurse Manager and Educator

-Serves as a role model for professional growth and development through participation in educational programs; attendance of in-service meetings and workshops; and reviews of current literature

-Participates in ongoing process improvement activities and provides leadership for the implementation of initiatives as recommended by the project teams

-Supports and promotes management decisions goals and initiatives

-Assists the Nurse Manager and Educator in assessing the quality of nursing care and documentation provided on the shift

-Directs unit shift activities consistent with budgetary guidelines

-Oversees all nursing personnel assigned to the shift in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care
oHolds staff accountable for the care of assigned patients
oReports incidence of non-compliance to Nurse Manager or Nursing Supervisor in a timely manner
oProvides feedback to Manager related to employee performance

-Makes independent decisions within the scope of the role

-Determines appropriate courses of action to take in complex situations that may not be addressed by existing policies procedures or protocols including but not limited to matters such as changes in staffing levels order in which work is done and application of established procedures

-Demonstrates progressive leadership skills as evidenced by:
oPlanning organizing and directing the activities of others
oMotivating leading and coaching others effectively
oFostering a safe working environment for peers and colleagues
oMaking difficult decisions
oShowing clear unbiased judgment in resolving conflicts
oCoaching others while maintaining constructive working relationships and professional communications
oParticipating and contributing as a team member on committees
oEncouraging others to share ideas and approaches to process improvement
oPromoting Organizational Excellence programs and initiatives

Qualifications

EducationOther Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelors Degree Nursing preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degreeNoLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse RN - State License - Generic - HR Only requiredExperienceMinimum 3 years recent clinical nursing experience requiredKnowledge Skills and Abilities- Strong interpersonal communication problem solving and conflict management and leadership skills required. - Evidence of continued education and professional development. - Other certification or training as required by the specialty.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

• 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

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Pay Range

$42.58 - $102.68/Hourly

Grade

RN2601 At Mass General Brigham we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and any offer extended will take into account your skills relevant experience if applicable education certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation addition to competitive base pay we offer comprehensive benefits career advancement opportunities differentials premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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 Veterans 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 .

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