Boston Medical Center

"6 West is a 36 bed medical unit caring for geriatrics, cardiology, Med/Surg and CCU team general medical patients.. The NICHE model is the premier national geriatric nursing program that addresses the needs of hospitalized older adults.. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.. Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.. Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enters total therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.

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"6 West is a 36 bed medical unit caring for geriatrics, cardiology, Med/Surg and CCU team general medical patients. 6 West cares for patients on Flolan & Remodulin. These medications are used in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension and Raynauds disease. Patients receiving these medications are cared for on 6 West as nurses receive specialized training in these medications and pumps. 6W is a designated unit for the Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE) program. The NICHE model is the premier national geriatric nursing program that addresses the needs of hospitalized older adults. NICHE works to ensure that adults age 65 and over receive care that promotes function, autonomy, and dignity. They are the leading nurse-driven program designed to address the complex needs of older adults (www.nicheprogram.org). " Position: Registered Nurse Department: Med Surge - Geriatrics/Cardiology Unit Schedule: 36 Hours, Nights w/ Rotating Weekends/Holidays POSITION SUMMARY: The registered nurse adheres to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing rules and regulations and is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the healthcare continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and following established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice EDUCATION: Graduate of a nursing degree program; BSN preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Minimum of one year of nursing experience. Current basic cardiac life support certification. Basic computer proficiency is inclusive of the ability to access, enter and interpret computerized data/information. Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various health care team members, patients, and families. Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred. Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enters total therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas. Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects. Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities. Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served. Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities following practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served. Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate, and personnel issues. Nursing M/S This position includes weekend and holiday rotation Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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