Responsible for the planning, coordinating, delivering and management of direct patient care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice while delivering optimal family-centered patient care. Manages and directs day-to-day work responsibilities for the Hospital at Home program to assure optimal patient flow and satisfaction.
Major Responsibilities:
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Utilizes the Nursing Process for the delivery and management of patient’s care from Admission to Discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
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Performs patient assessment/reassessment according to standard procedure.
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Develops and coordinates individual plan of care including discharge planning. Develops, implements/coordinates and documents Education Plan for patient/family/ significant other.
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Directs, supervises, coordinates and evaluate nursing care within assigned clinical setting.
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Delegates appropriately to others in accordance with job description and competency level.
Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
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Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
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BLS is a requirement for every RN. In addition, unit specific certifications and competencies are defined in the Unit Profile.
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Current unrestricted Driver’s license.
Preferred:
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Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Experience/Skills:
Required:
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Minimum 3 year’s Nursing experience.
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Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
Preferred:
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Homecare or Telehealth experience.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.