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Summary

Provide patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing. Utilize appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with the plan of care. Function as a clinical resource for the patient, consistently providing direction and support to ensure a focus on the team goals and patient driven outcomes. Function within role expectations, delegate duties to other caregivers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing assessment is completed accurately and timely in accordance with practice standards.Plan of care is developed and implemented that reflects the needs and goals of the patient.Nursing care is provided, evaluated and modified to achieve goals and objectives.Patient care documentation is completed per established standards.Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures.Doctors orders are transcribed or acknowledged as needed and orders are carried out as directed.Nursing care activities are coordinated in collaboration with other care team members to facilitate achievement of patient goals.Patient education needs are assessed and education provided related to the disease process, underlying disability, medication, and preparation for discharge to help patients and families develop self care skills necessary to move toward wellness.Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members as needed.Team conferences and meetings are actively participated in to achieve stated goals.Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. 

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Summary

Provide patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing. Utilize appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with the plan of care. Function as a clinical resource for the patient, consistently providing direction and support to ensure a focus on the team goals and patient driven outcomes. Function within role expectations, delegate duties to other caregivers as required and consistently provide appropriate supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Nursing assessment is completed accurately and timely in accordance with practice standards.Plan of care is developed and implemented that reflects the needs and goals of the patient.Nursing care is provided, evaluated and modified to achieve goals and objectives.Patient care documentation is completed per established standards.Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures.Doctors orders are transcribed or acknowledged as needed and orders are carried out as directed.Nursing care activities are coordinated in collaboration with other care team members to facilitate achievement of patient goals.Patient education needs are assessed and education provided related to the disease process, underlying disability, medication, and preparation for discharge to help patients and families develop self care skills necessary to move toward wellness.Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members as needed.Team conferences and meetings are actively participated in to achieve stated goals.Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives.PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. 

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Qualifications and Experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.

 

Education/Degree

Required

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Preferred

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. 

 

Experience

Required

Preferred

 

Licensure

Required

Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred

 

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.  Computer proficiency required.  Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel).

Preferred

Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Work Environment\:

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

 

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather conditions

X

 

 

 

 

Extreme cold (non weather)

X

 

 

 

 

Work in high place(s)

X

 

 

 

 

Work in confined space(s)

 

X

 

 

 

Risk of electrical shock

X

 

 

 

 

Risk of radiation exposure

 

X

 

 

 

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

 

 

 

X

 

Flammable/explosive gases

 

 

X

 

 

Toxic / caustic chemicals

 

X

 

 

 

Dust or other irritants

 

 

X

 

 

Grease or oils

X

 

 

 

 

Hazardous specimens

 

 

X

 

 

Exposure to lab animals

X

 

 

 

 

Infectious / contagious disease

 

 

 

X

 

Cleaning agents/chemicals

 

 

 

X

 

Hot equipment

 

X

 

 

 

Noisy equipment

 

 

 

X

 

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

X

 

 

 

 

Other

X

 

 

 

 

 

Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job

No Lifting required

 

 

No Carrying required

 

 

Number of pounds Amount of Time

 

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

 

Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry

Up to 10 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 25 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 50 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Up to 100 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Over 100 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Push/Pull Requirements of this job\:

No Pushing required

 

 

No Pulling required

 

 

Number of pounds Amount of Time

 

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

 

Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull

Up to 10 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 25 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 50 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 100 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Over 100 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

Physical Activity requirements of this job\:

Activity Amount of Time Spent

 

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Stand

 

 

 

 

X

Walk

 

 

 

 

X

Sit

 

X

 

 

 

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

 

 

 

 

X

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

 

 

 

 

X

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

 

 

X

 

 

Reach with hands & arms

 

 

 

 

X

Climb stairs

X

 

 

 

 

Climb ladder or other equipment

X

 

 

 

 

Drive / operate motor vehicle

X

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

 

 

 

 

X

Speak

 

 

 

 

X

Hear

 

 

 

 

X

Taste

X

 

 

 

 

Smell

 

 

 

 

X

Touch

 

 

 

 

X

Other

X

 

 

 

 

Vision Requirements of this job\:

Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

X

 

 

Distance vision

 

X

 

Color vision

X

 

 

Peripheral vision

 

X

 

Depth perception

X

 

 

Ability to adjust focus

X

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Safety equipment used while performing this job\:

Safety eye glasses

X

 

Gowns

X

Filter lens (welding/soldering)

 

 

Scrubs

X

Face shields

X

 

Boots

 

Ear plugs or Mufflers

 

 

Hard hat

 

Surgical mask / dust mask

X

 

Coveralls

 

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

 

 

Gloves

X

Other

 

Level of noise typical in this work environment\:

Very quiet

 

Quiet

 

Moderate

X

Loud

 

Very loud 

 

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Qualifications and Experience

Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required.

 

Education/Degree

Required

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.

Preferred

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred. 

 

Experience

Required

Preferred

 

Licensure

Required

Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.

Preferred

 

Skills (Specific learned activity gained through training (e.g. computer skills, keyboarding, presentation, CPR, ACLS, etc.)

Required

Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language.  Computer proficiency required.  Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. Maintain variable work schedule to meet department needs. (evenings and nights, holidays, weekends and travel).

Preferred

Highly developed communications and interpersonal skills, working with diverse population. Work independently, be self-directed and contribute as a member of a team. Anticipates challenges and develops and implements strategies for addressing them. High level of service delivery. Demonstrate initiative with ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines and adapt to changing situations. Attention to detail.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

Work Environment\:

Activity

Amount of Time Spent

 

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Outdoor weather conditions

X

 

 

 

 

Extreme cold (non weather)

X

 

 

 

 

Work in high place(s)

X

 

 

 

 

Work in confined space(s)

 

X

 

 

 

Risk of electrical shock

X

 

 

 

 

Risk of radiation exposure

 

X

 

 

 

Exposure to blood borne pathogens

 

 

 

X

 

Flammable/explosive gases

 

 

X

 

 

Toxic / caustic chemicals

 

X

 

 

 

Dust or other irritants

 

 

X

 

 

Grease or oils

X

 

 

 

 

Hazardous specimens

 

 

X

 

 

Exposure to lab animals

X

 

 

 

 

Infectious / contagious disease

 

 

 

X

 

Cleaning agents/chemicals

 

 

 

X

 

Hot equipment

 

X

 

 

 

Noisy equipment

 

 

 

X

 

Humid or wet conditions (non -weather)

X

 

 

 

 

Other

X

 

 

 

 

 

Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job

No Lifting required

 

 

No Carrying required

 

 

Number of pounds Amount of Time

 

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

 

Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry

Up to 10 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 25 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 50 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Up to 100 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

Over 100 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

 

 

Push/Pull Requirements of this job\:

No Pushing required

 

 

No Pulling required

 

 

Number of pounds Amount of Time

 

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

 

Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull

Up to 10 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 25 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 50 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Up to 100 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

Over 100 pounds

 

 

 

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

Physical Activity requirements of this job\:

Activity Amount of Time Spent

 

None

1 - 25%

25 - 50%

50 - 75%

Over 75%

Stand

 

 

 

 

X

Walk

 

 

 

 

X

Sit

 

X

 

 

 

Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch

 

 

 

 

X

Move / rotate / bend wrist(s)

 

 

 

 

X

Type / use keyboard or other data entry device

 

 

X

 

 

Reach with hands & arms

 

 

 

 

X

Climb stairs

X

 

 

 

 

Climb ladder or other equipment

X

 

 

 

 

Drive / operate motor vehicle

X

 

 

 

 

Balance

 

 

 

 

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl

 

 

 

 

X

Speak

 

 

 

 

X

Hear

 

 

 

 

X

Taste

X

 

 

 

 

Smell

 

 

 

 

X

Touch

 

 

 

 

X

Other

X

 

 

 

 

Vision Requirements of this job\:

Vision Requirement

Always called upon in job

Sometimes called upon in job

Rarely called upon in job

Close vision

X

 

 

Distance vision

 

X

 

Color vision

X

 

 

Peripheral vision

 

X

 

Depth perception

X

 

 

Ability to adjust focus

X

 

 

Other

 

 

 

Safety equipment used while performing this job\:

Safety eye glasses

X

 

Gowns

X

Filter lens (welding/soldering)

 

 

Scrubs

X

Face shields

X

 

Boots

 

Ear plugs or Mufflers

 

 

Hard hat

 

Surgical mask / dust mask

X

 

Coveralls

 

Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA)

 

 

Gloves

X

Other

 

Level of noise typical in this work environment\:

Very quiet

 

Quiet

 

Moderate

X

Loud

 

Very loud 

 

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SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law. 

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SRN is committed to diversity in the workplace which begins with respect and opportunity for all. PHH takes affirmative action to ensure that equal employment opportunity is provided to all persons regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, ancestry, veteran status, disability or any other basis that would be inconsistent with any applicable ordinance or law.