Nurse Practitioner - Med-Surg

Company: South Shore Health
Location: Weymouth
Posted on: September 23, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description SummaryAs a skilled and compassionate Registered Nurse, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality patient care on our Med-Surg unit at South Shore Health. Your expertise will be essential in managing individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care through the use of the nursing process.Key Responsibilities:

• Medication Administration
  • Administer medications safely and accurately, adhering to SSH policies and procedures.
  • Complete medication reconciliation processes to ensure patient safety.
  • Document narcotic administration and disposal according to policy.
  • Plan of Care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience
    • Develop and communicate a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient.
    • Assess and document patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
    • Continuously assess and reassess patient care needs, documenting outcomes and interventions.
    • Document all patient care according to department of nursing policy, unit-based standards, disease processes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
    • Safety/Quality - Foster's a Culture of Safety
      • Verify patient identification with two identifiers prior to invasive procedures.
      • Comply with CDC hand hygiene guidelines and universal precautions.
      • Ensure a safe environment, adhering to regulatory requirements.
      • Professional Development
        • Assume responsibility for own professional development, incorporating evidenced-based practice and research.
        • Practice within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act.
        • Display critical thinking skills, analyzing problems and selecting appropriate solutions.
        • Technology
          • Utilize technological solutions to work processes and practices.
          • Access Lotus Notes and software applications required by department and unit standards.
          • Compliance
            • Work within legal, regulatory, and ethical standards relevant to the position.
            • Comply with applicable policies and procedures.
            • Safeguard patient information, adhering to SSH's privacy and security programs.
            • Patient and Family Centered Care
              • Convey respect for patient values, preferences, and expressed needs.
              • Recognize the patient and family as important members of the healthcare team.
              • Collaborate with patients and families in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
              • Age & Culture
                • Possess age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
                • Consider individual needs of each person with whom you interact.
                • Interact with sensitivity in delivering care/services to diverse populations.Requirements:
                  • Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
                  • Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred
                  • Required Licenses/Certifications: RN - Registered Nurse, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required

Keywords: South Shore Health, Weymouth , Nurse Practitioner - Med-Surg, Healthcare , Weymouth, Massachusetts