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Job title: Registered Nurse - Hospital at Home, Charlestown (Part Time) in Charlestown, MA at Beth Israel Lahey Health
Company: Beth Israel Lahey Health
Job description: Job Type: RegularTime Type: Part timeWork Shift: Rotating (United States of America)FLSA Status: Non-ExemptWhen you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you're making a difference in people's lives.This position is part time, 24 hours per week with every third weekend rotation. Day and evening shifts, 7:00am to 7:00pm and 11:00am to 11:00pm available.This role will require you to be onsite in the Schrafft's Building in Charlestown MA, treating patients virtually with the flexibility of doing some in-home visits as well. Plenty of free parking!This virtual Registered Nurse (RN) Hospital at Home role is for a Registered Nurse who wants to be part of an innovative team working as a virtual RN in a command center. The virtual Registered Nurse for our Hospital at Home program will be the nucleus of the care provided to inpatients who are cared for in their home by medical personnel. This RN will have virtual visits with the patient, document in the electronic medical record, coordinate the plan of care, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds. The majority of your time will be spent in a central command center where you will be working with other RNs and Medical doctors to care for patients who require inpatient care, but can receive the care in their home. In addition, there will be opportunity for you to provide in-home visits to patients. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a member of this team.Job Description:This Command Center Staff RN role is for an RN who wants to be part of an innovative team working as a virtual RN in a command center. The Command Center RN will be the nucleus of the care provided to inpatients who are cared for in their home by medical personnel. This RN will have virtual visits with the patient, document in the electronic medical record, coordinate the plan of care, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds. The majority of time will be spent in a central command center where you will be working with other RNs and Medical doctors to care for patients who require inpatient care, but can receive the care in their home. There will be opportunity for some in-home visits. Don't miss out on the opportunity to be a member of this team.Position Summary: Reporting directly to the Hospital at Home Director of Nursing, The Command Center Staff RN is responsible for providing high-quality patient care to various patient populations within the framework of the Hospital at Home model.Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:Utilizing monitoring, assessment, planning, intervention and critical thinking skills to care for acute care patient populations in the homeNavigating patients and families across the continuum of careMonitoring and responding to biometric data per Hospital at Home Command Center protocolsConducting audio/visual patient care visits as directed by the care team and/or protocolEnsuring all interventions in the patient's care plan are implemented efficiently with a patient centered approachLeveraging the resources and expertise of supplier partners to implement collaborative workflows, standards, policies, protocols, guidelines and documentation systems to support safe, reliable, high-quality, evidence-based care with clinical protocols as the foundationAdhering to the clinical protocols and be willing to obtain the necessary training to provide care within the context of the providing evidence-based carePromoting professional practice and a culture of safety; willingness to engage in process improvement effortsClinical Roles and Responsibilities:Providing protocol driven assessment, care coordination and interventions as appropriate informed by Hospital at Home protocols for diverse patient populations with a focus on oncology, medicine and post- operative careExhibiting sound clinical decision making and critical thinking skillsMaintain and practice in accordance with nursing guidelines per state and hospital regulationsFacilitating admissions to l Hospital at Home utilizing Hospital at Home guidelinesServing as a role model for professional nursing practiceUtilizing nursing knowledge to identify, prevent and/or solve complex acute and/or recurring patient care problemsSharing expertise with the multidisciplinary team and serve as a resource to staff in area(s) of expertiseSupporting research efforts to advance knowledge and promote evidence-based practicePreforming other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Senior Director of NursingQuality and Safety Responsibilities:Ensure compliance with reporting requirements for Sentinel Events and Serious IncidentsParticipate in quality and safety investigations and root cause analysesTake appropriate action to ensure patient safety as a result of any investigation; andServe as a resource in quality improvement processes and techniqueOrganizational Requirements:Maintains strict adherence to the Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Confidentiality Policy. Incorporates Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Guiding Principles, Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.Complies with all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Policies. Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey.Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities. Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.Minimum Qualifications:Education:Nursing Diploma or ASN, BSN preferredLicensure, Certification, Registration:A current Massachusetts RN licenseBLS certificationSkills, Knowledge & Abilities:Clinical knowledgeAble to promote patient safety and a positive patient experienceFlexible and comfortable with a changing and dynamic work environment and schedule across all shifts and daysTeam player who also works well independentlyParticipates in ongoing learning and continuing education to care for a variety of patient populationsCollaborate, advocate and mentor others with a professional, non-condescending mannerModel collaborative, respectful team relationships with colleagues and customers; lead by exampleStrong interpersonal, inter-professional communication and collaboration capabilitiesAbility to analyze, interpret and problem solve quickly with well-articulated action planningStrong verbal/written communication and conflict resolution skillsStrong empathy to deliver compassionate, patient centered careDemonstrates critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skillsAbility to read/comprehend written instructionsAbility to follow verbal instructionsStrong computer skillsExperience:Minimum 1.5 years of RN experienceDemonstrate critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructionsAs 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) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. about this requirement.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
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Location: Charlestown, MA
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