divh2Registered Professional Nurse/h2pThe Registered Professional Nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high quality care. The RN promotes excellence in nursing practice by delivering expert care to patients in all age groups, cultures, psychosocial, spiritual and disability concerns consistent with the admission/discharge criteria of the assigned unit. The RN renders direct and indirect outcome nursing care through the application of the nursing process, functions within policies, practice guidelines and nursing standards of Sturdy Health in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC, and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency./ppEducation:/pulliGraduate of an accredited school of nursing/liliBachelors degree in nursing preferred/liliBachelors degree in nursing required for Cardiac Rehab./li/ulpLicenses/Certification:/pulliCurrent Massachusetts state RN license/liliAll RNs must have current BLS certification/liliACLS is required with BLS for RN positions on the following units/departments: Telemetry, ICU, ED, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, LDRP, PACU, Med/Surg/liliNRP is required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on LDRPP/liliPALS is required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on PACU and ED/li/ulpRequired Qualifications and Skills:/pulliNew Graduate Nurses accepted for some positions./liliExcellent communication and customer services skills required./liliMust possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, good organizational skills, and adaptability./liliCommand of verbal and written English/li/ulpPreferred Qualifications and Skills:/pulliMinimum of 2 years of experience in acute care setting preferred./li/ulpEssential Job Functions:/pulliProvide timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers, and physicians./liliCollaborate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated, and comprehensive care plans./liliRegularly assess and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) to monitor patient status./liliGather and document patients medical history, symptoms, and current health status./liliSystematically assess patients for care needs, changes in condition, behavior, or response to treatment./liliAdminister and accurately record medications (oral, intravenous, etc.) according to provider orders and established protocols./liliIndependently administer nursing care, applying both simple and complex techniques and processes that are specific to the needs of the patient./liliDelegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines./liliMaintain accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment as well as individualized nursing plans of care./liliProvide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of illness and treatment./liliEducate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and strategies for maintaining health and preventing illness./liliRespond to medical emergencies, providing first aid and initiating appropriate interventions./liliEnsure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times./liliUtilize and maintain medical equipment (e.g., monitors, IV pumps, ventilators)./liliParticipate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices in patient care./liliDevelop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility./liliVisibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient./liliCharge Nurse duties as assigned./liliRemain up to date on current and emerging nursing practice./liliEnsure all licensure, certifications and competencies are current./liliApply a growth mindset and maintain a spirit of inquiry./liliIncorporate and apply research and evidence-based practice./liliEnsure compliance with research protocols./li/ulpOther Duties:/ppPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice./ppAge and Diversity Related Criteria:/ppConsistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures./ppAbility to Fulfill Job Expectations:/ppMust have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation./ppPhysical Demands:/ppMust possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment or in emergency situations. Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach without restriction. Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics. Requires prolonged standing and walking throughout the work shift. Fine motor skills are needed for tasks such as administering injections, inserting catheters, and/or operating medical equipment. Must be able to push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs. Registered Nurses may work in various conditions, including those involving communicable diseases, body fluids, and potentially stressful or noisy environments. May be exposed to all patient care elements within the hospital setting. Must meet annual safety training requirements./p/div