Experienced Registered Nurse, Medical Surgical ...

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, youu2019re making a difference in peopleu2019s lives. Under the general supervision of the Nurse Manager/Assistant Nurse Manager/Tertiary Team Leader, the Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care practices within the Lahey Clinic Professional Practice Model, MA Nurse Practice Act, ANA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and demonstrates Lahey Clinicu2019s core values that reflect its Mission. 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 assessment, 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: u2022 Clinical judgment and decision making u2022 Professional Relationships u2022 Clinical leadership u2022 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 3.0 Registered Nurse and Licensed Practical Nurse: 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: u2022 Making an appropriate assignment u2022 Properly and adequately teaching, directing and supervising the delegate u2022 The outcome of the delegation 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. Job Description: Essential Duties & Responsibilities: including but not limited to: I. Clinical Judgment and Decision Making: _Ways in which nurses come to understand the problems, issues or concerns of patients/families, to attend to relevant/critical information, and to respond in concerned and involved ways._ A. 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. u2022 Develops a culturally competent plan of care that identifies patient problems, expected outcomes, and addresses preventative measures. B. Performs systematic patient and family assessment relevant to practice settings. C. Delivers care that is specific to the age of the patient. D. Evaluates effectiveness of care and adapts plan based on patient/family response. II. Professional Relationship: _The professional relationship is based upon Lahey Clinicu2019s guiding principles and positive effective communication. This relationship extends beyond formal assessment to integrate the particular patientu2019s response and his/her religious/spiritual, ethnic and cultural beliefs into the plan of care._ A. Establishes professional relationship with nurses, physicians and other colleagues and patients and families. u2022 The relationship includes the patient and family as a partner in care and is based upon Swansonu2019s Theory of Caring. B. Educates the patient and family about the patientu2019s illness and treatment including preventative measures appropriate to the patient. C. Supports Lahey Clinics commitment to community based activities both within the Lahey community and beyond. III. Clinical Leadership: _The Staff Registered Nurse: Tertiary Care supports the development of others and creates a practice climate of responsiveness and learning based on Benneru2019s Novice to Expert skills acquisition model. This supports the retention and recruitment of clinically competent nurses. The ability to lead and influence the reasoning of colleagues in the patientu2019s best interest depends on skillful comportment, authoritative clinical knowledge and wisdom, the conviction to act as an ethical agent despite adverse consequences, and the ability to listen and enhance othersu2019 strengths._ A. Demonstrates professional behavior by adhering to unit policies and procedures, practice guidelines specific to the setting and the ANA Code of Ethics. B. Demonstrates skills as a responsive team member. C. Demonstrates role of nurse as teacher. D. Demonstrate ability to fulfill role in Regulatory compliance and readiness. IV. 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. Learning is transformed into knowledge through self-reflection and analysis._ A. Upholds standards of quality nursing care. B. Demonstrates a commitment to life long learning. C. Demonstrates evidenced based practice (EBP) in nursing. Organizational Requirements: u2022 Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles, Mission Statement, and Goals into daily activities. u2022 Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies. u2022 Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic. u2022 Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients. u2022 Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment. u2022 Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards. u2022 Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. u2022 Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education. u2022 Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department. Minimum Qualifications: Education: Graduate of a state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing Licensure, Certification, Registration: u2022 Current license to practice professional nursing from the Massachusetts Board of Registration u2022 BLS certification from American Heart Association or American Red Cross. Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: Clinical Skills/Technical Knowledge a. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. See Skill Record. b. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the unit-specific competencies. See Skill Record. c. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Experience: At least one year of experience as a practicing Registered Nurse. Inpatient nursing experience and experience working with Hematology/Oncology patients, preferred. Pay Range: $37.00 - $95.37 The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law. 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) as a condition of employment. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Created: 2026-03-07