Tufts Medicine

Serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers.. Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care. Practices in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, Quality Caring framework and professional practice model at Lowell General Hospital.. Knowledge of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety.. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network.

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We’re saving lives, building careers, and reimagining healthcare. This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services  in accordance with  physician orders  .  Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or  provides  nursing care and  identified  clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient’s plan of care as directed  .  Provides  professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license  .  The majority of  time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically  acquired  through advanced education  .  An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience  .  Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts,  policies  and practices.  
 
 This role  possesses  and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge.  Serves  as a patient and family advocate while  facilitating  a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers.  R  esponsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research,  evidence based  practice and/or best practices.  P  rovides  clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.  

 Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience  .  
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).  
Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience  .  
Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided  .  
 
 Performs nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering.  Includes, but is not limited to, vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel.  
Assesses and  identifies  expected patient outcomes based on diagnosis, data, and patient’s concerns.  
Listens and acknowledges patients/family knowledge of self and engages their participation in care  .  Identifies  cultural needs ( i.e.  language,  etc ) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience.  Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.  
Develops and implements individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family’s readiness and barrier to learning.  Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health.  
Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response.  Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan.  
Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards  
Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication  utilizing  essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care  
Develops, communicates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan  utilizing  appropriate resources  and referrals to community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family.  
Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family,  utilizing  appropriate resources  and documents according to the department’s documentation standards.  
Participates  in hospital and/or  unit based  patient safety, quality improvement, and process improvement activities to support and improve patient outcomes  .  Activities may include data collection,  analysis  and evaluation.  
Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds  .  
Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients  .  
Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to  initiate  change in nursing care practices  
May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership  
Precepts and mentors newly hired staff and nursing students  
Promotes unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model  
Attends and actively  participates  in staff meetings  .  Accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to attend.  
Practices  in accordance with  the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, Quality Caring  framework  and professional practice model at Lowell General Hospital.  
 
 Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.  
Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to  monitor  patient care.  
 
 Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.  
Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.  
Ability to  provide  care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies,  procedures  and protocols.  
Knowledge  of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety.  
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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.

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