Staff rn icu - icu - intensive care unit | Lamar, CO

The nurse-patient/family relationship, continuity of care and accountability are central to the delivery of individualized high quality patient care. A Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide expected standards of care based on physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety and age-appropriate considerations of patients.

The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care, in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.0, shall bear full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care he/she provides to individuals and groups. Included in such responsibility are health

maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or for the dignified death of those they serve.

The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care assumes the responsibility for the plan of care and has the authority to make decisions and is held accountable for decisions specific to backssment, planning, implementation and evaluation of the plan. The registered nurse facilitates the coordination of care across the continuum and demonstrates safe practice within the domains of: • Clinical scholarship A responsibility and function of the Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care includes Delegation & Supervision in accordance with the Nurse

Practice Act of Massachusetts Rules & Regulations- 244 CMR 3.

Board of Registration in Nursing and the ANA Principles of Delegation. The delegating registered nurse at Lahey Clinic bears the full and ultimate responsibility that includes but is not limited to: • The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care provides care directly to patients and in collaboration with other health care team members. The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care maintains a current level of knowledge and skill with technical procedures as defined by nursing specialty organization, complies with all regulations and standards of regulatory and accrediting bodies, and is currently licensed in the state of Massachusetts as a registered nurse.

The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care is expected to and is accountable for providing safe patient care by demonstrating organizational skills that maintain and coordinate safe delivery of quality care for assigned patients/families. Develops a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient. Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response. Professional Relationship: The professional relationship is based upon Lahey Clinic’s guiding principles and positive effective communication.

This relationship extends beyond formal backssment to integrate the particular patient’s response and his/her religious/spiritual, ethnic and cultural beliefs into the plan of care. The relationship includes the patient and family as a partner in care and is based upon Swanson’s Theory of Caring. Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond. Clinical Leadership: The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care supports the development of others and creates a practice climate of responsiveness and learning based on Benner’s Novice to Expert skills acquisition model.

Demonstrates professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting and the ANA Code of Ethics. Demonstrate ability to fulfill role in Regulatory compliance and readiness. Clinical Scholarship: The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care achieves clinical scholarship through experiences with patients, through collaboration with colleagues and leadership and through formal education. Upholds standards of quality nursing care.

Demonstrates evidenced based practice (EBP) in nursing. Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities. • Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. • Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic. • Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency backssment. • Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. • Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing Licensure, Certification, Registration: • Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration • Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures.

Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment.

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