The Registered Nurse role at Salem Hospital involves managing the nursing process and delivering patient-centered care. The successful candidate will have the authority to request and utilize resources necessary for quality patient care.
Specialized Areas
* ED - Requires BLS, Prefer ACLS / PALS
* OR - Proficiency in computer skills and ability to quickly gain competency in hospital software applications; Maintain current BLS certification Required. Minimum of 3 years Operating Room Nursing experience required.
* PACU - Minimum 3 years critical care and/or specialty experience required. PACU experience preferred. ACLS and PALS certification required.
* ICU - ACLS certification required.
* Cardiac Rehab - Computer skills knowledge, ability to quickly gain competency in various hospital software applications is required. Minimum of two years of medical/surgical nursing experience, two years of recent cardiac intensive nursing care experience required ( Other intensive nursing experience considered) and cardiac risk factor intervention and in exercise prescription and intervention. Critical care education required.
* Med Surg - Requires BLS certification and/or ACLS certification, Prefer 2+ years Med/Surg. experience.
* Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery - Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Pediatric Emergency Department Nurses are required to maintain BLS and PALS certification and ENPC is preferred for Pedi ED Nurses. Pediatric Special Care Nursery Nurses are required to maintain BLS and NRP certification. Labor and Delivery Nurses are required to possess and maintain BLS certification with EFM certification preferred.
* Pre-Op Eval - Must have two years of critical care experience.
* Radiology - 3 years medial surgical nursing experience required, and preferably one year of critical care experience. Current certifications, BLS and ACLS required.
Culture of Excellence Responsibilities
* See everyone as worthy of respect and attention.
* Design care and services for and with each patient.
* Recognize that patients see quality service as quality care.
* Make it a priority to assist patients, visitors and colleagues.
* Take advantage of learning and growth opportunities.
* Understand organizational goals and priorities.
Professional Responsibilities
* Utilizes the standards of Patient Focused Model.
* Plans, implements and evaluates, and manages care for all patients.
* Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and health care team members to expedite and coordinate the delivery of services and insure efficient use of resources.
* Maintains continuity of care, delivery process and family/significant other communication to achieve optimal outcomes.
* Assesses patient's learning needs.
* Develops a teaching plan based upon assessment.
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts]
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred; 3-5 years preferred experience.