Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
Specialty Nursing certifications.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1.Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care.
Assesses and collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to: Identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience.
Plans and develops: Individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning; Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; Ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management.
Implements: The plan in a safe and timely manner; Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; 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.
Evaluates: The effectiveness of the planned strategies i
Benefits
Health insurance
Additional Information
Registered Nurse, RN - PACU
Tufts Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient-centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region's leading heart transplant program.
Nurses are at the heart of that mission.
As a Magnet® designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence-based care, shared decision-making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nurses at Tufts MC are deeply integrated into all aspects of clinical care and operations. Whether providing high-acuity specialty care or leading quality and safety initiatives, our nurses are respected as full partners in care delivery and innovation. Their insight drives progress. Their expertise shapes outcomes.
Nurses are supported through strong peer networks, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Professional growth is expected, encouraged, and championed.
At Tufts Medical Center, nursing isn't just supported but integral to who we are. Join us and be part of a team that's leading with purpose and redefining what's possible in healthcare.
Hours: 32 Hours per Week, Day/Night Rotating Shifts
Position/Job Title: Prof RN
Home Department: Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)
Job Overview
The professional registered nurse possesses and 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 while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible 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. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
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