Job DetailsJob LocationCodman Square Health Center - Dorchester, MADescriptionReporting to the Nurse Manager and the physician chair of the unit, the Registered Nurse is responsible for the assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care for patients seen in his/her unit. The Registered Nurse performs a variety of direct and indirect patient care activities. The Registered Nurse also directs the practice of medical assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses and performs charge nurse responsibilities. The Registered Nurse is accountable to perform in accordance with Health Center Policy and Procedures, the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing, and standards set by the ANA. The RN promotes patients self management and empowers patients/families to achieve maximum levels of wellness and independence. The RN will actively engage in care team huddles, clinical meetings, and quality improvement activities. The RN will seek opportunities to learn from others, be open to adapting best practices into their work and effectively communicate those areas which they feel uncomfortable or need to improve upon to their supervisors. The RN will contribute to the orientation and development of new personnel, as well as mentor peers and promote collaborative teamwork. The RN is committed to the constant pursuit of organizational excellence and improving the health status of the community. Primary Responsibilities:
- Nursing Assessment
- Assess and triage patients
- Collect data, history and information including pertinent vital signs
- Review the medical record
- Treatment Plan of Care
- Collaborate and plan treatment with patient, family, providers and multi-disciplinary team
- Implementation Plan
- Implements the individualized plan to achieve high quality patient care
- Implement provider's orders
- Effectively advocates to achieve optimal patient care
- Prepares patient, chaperones and assists with MD exam
- Evaluation and Revision of Treatment Plan
- Evaluate the patient's response to treatment plan
- Patient Safety
- Assures that service standards, policies and procedures meet or exceed regulatory standards (JAHCO, DPH, MA Board of Nursing etc.)
- Applies the principles of standard precautions
- Worksite
- Maintain a safe patient care environment
- Supervise and Delegate
- Oversee duties and activities of medical assistants and LPN's
Delegates tasks to appropriate personnelQualificationsQualifications:Requires accredited nursing school grad; current RN MA License: & CPR Certified, emergency, ambulatory experience preferred. ACLS, PALS and IV therapy required.CODMAN SQUARE HEALTH CENTER MISSION, VISION, AND VALUESMission:To serve as a resource for improving the physical, mental, and social well-being of the community.Vision: Codman Square Health Center is our community's first choice for comprehensive, holistic, and integrated services, and empowers individuals to lead healthy lives and build thriving communities.Values: Patients - Our patients are the center of our care team.Community The well-being of the individual is deeply connected to the health of the community.Advocacy We advocate for responsive policies and resources to address health disparities and promote health equity.Staff We are a diverse, empowered, compassionate, and prepared workforce.Innovation We promote a culture of innovation that has measurable and sustainable impact.Partnership We build and sustain diverse partnerships.