Tufts Medical Centeris recognized by theANCC Magnet Recognition Programfor excellence in nursing. Magnet recognition is the highest and most prestigious credential a health care organization can achieve for nursing excellence and quality patient care. Magnet recognition signals to nurses that the organization is committed to nursing.
The nurses at Tufts Medical Center are integral to everything we do. They are often the ones patients interact with first, and sometimes the ones they interact with the most. Its a critically important role, so our nurses are well-supported, well-respected, and very well-appreciated!
Theres an intensity and a pace to be embraced. You will have responsibility and accountability the minute you pull on the scrubs. You need to be the kind of person who gives everything you've got. Our patients deserve the best. Our nurses give it to them.
CMC is a 16-bed intermediate care unit.The unit specializes in the care of advanced heart failure, cardiac transplant (pre and post) and VAD patients (pre and post). EKG/arrhythmia interpretation required. Advanced hemodynamics and VAD experience preferred.
Position/Job Title:Prof RN-Per Diem
Home Department: Cardiomyopathy Center(CMC)
Cluster Departments:North 6
Please note:The home unit for this position is Cardiomyopathy Center (CMC) and it is clustered with North 6. You may be scheduled to work on the unit(s) you are clustered to off your home unit.
Job ProfileSummary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care servicesin accordance withphysician 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 orprovidesnursing care andidentifiedclinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patients plan of care as directed.Providesprofessional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license.A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of otherlower levelprofessionals or manage processes and programs.The majority oftime is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typicallyacquiredthrough advanced education.A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience.Typicallyresponsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision,coachingand reviewing the work oflower levelprofessionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
The professional registered nursepossessesand 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 whilefacilitatinga cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurseis responsible forthe planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered careutilizingthe nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research,evidence basedpractice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Centerprovidesclinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2. Specialty Nursing certifications.