Full-time Registered Nurse in Home Health Care
Company: Tufts Medicine
Location: Boston
Posted on: April 17, 2024
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Job Description:
We're saving lives, building careers, and reimagining
healthcare. The Student Nurse - Summer Immersion position is a
full-time summer position for students who are currently enrolled
in an accredited nursing program. This is an opportunity to gain
experience in a nursing assistant role in the Emergency department
at Tufts Medical Center.
This program is 10-12 weeks long this summer.
shifts per week
Shifts: Rotating (Days 7am-7:30pm, Nights 7pm-7:30am) and every
other weekend.
Vacation/time off requests for 3+ consecutive weekdays will not be
approved.
The ED at Tufts MC is a vibrant environment open 24/7/365, caring
for more than 50,000 adult and pediatric patients annually, and is
responsible for over 40% of Tufts MC's admissions. We operate a
full-service Emergency Room: Level I Adult Trauma Center, Level I
Pediatric Trauma Center, Pediatric Room and Express Care Center.
Our team is ready to deal with any and every emergency, from a
broken ankle to Multi-Trauma-related injuries. We are committed to
providing the most advanced, quality care available. -
The position focuses on providing direct patient care as well as
administrative and business support for the Emergency Department.
The position works under the supervision of a professional nurse
and collaborates to meet the needs of the patient within the scope
of the role. -This position will coordinate the flow of patient
activity and information to and from the Emergency Department.
Provides an environment supportive of the patient and family
centered model of care. -
Must pass Phlebotomy Competency training within 3 months
Current Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Medical Assistant
(MA). -
Certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT or AEMT)
Completion of Nursing Fundamentals in an accredited Nursing
program. -
One (1) year of related experience as a Nursing Assistant (NA),
Patient Care Assistant (PCA), Critical Care Tech (CCT), or Patient
Care Tech (PCT). -
Two (2) years of Healthcare experience, acute setting preferred
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Assists the professional registered nurse in the functional care of
patients, ensuring efficient and patient centered care appropriate
to the developmental age of the patient population. Provides or
assists with patient care procedures, ensures patient safety,
comfort and dignity while always advocating for the patient.
Collects specimens including phlebotomy. Performs specimen testing
while maintaining Standard Precautions. Greets patients, families,
visitors, and other staff according to service standards. Responds
to patient and family requests promptly, seeking nurse's
supervision as needed. -
Collects, records, and communicates the patient's clinical data to
the assigned nurse in a timely manner. -
Prepares room for admission/transfer/discharge, assuring
standardized equipment is ready for use. -
Transports or accompanies patients as necessary to other areas of
the hospital in an efficient, safe, and respectful manner. Sets up
for procedures as requested by nursing/medical staff. -Cleans and
discards used equipment and supplies following procedures. -
Responsible for care of biomedical equipment, checking par levels
and working order for blood pressure cuffs, EKG cables, leads,
oximeter cables, etc. Sends malfunctioning equipment to Medical
Engineering per established procedure. -
Cleans wounds, apply dressings and assist with orthopedic
procedures, sutures, Pelvic Exams, Glucose Monitoring, and other
Point of Care (POC) testing
Connects monitoring equipment to patients under the direction of
the nurse. -
Performs and documents patient's admission, transfer, and discharge
tasks as requested by the nurse. -
Performs hourly rounding per established guidelines. -
Remains in Constant communications regarding the status of all
patients including transfers, admissions, discharges, bed changes,
bed cleaning request, and possible changes through the shift.
Supports effective and efficient communication for the nursing unit
by promptly answering phone, triaging calls, and relaying messages
to staff using appropriate etiquette. Coordinates communications
regarding outside services, transfers (external or internal),
discharges to another facility and/or physician changes as they
occur. -
Manual dexterity using fine hand manipulation for performing
procedures to operate computer keyboard. -
Requires ability to see computer screen and reports. -
Requires ability communicate visually, verbally and audibly with
healthcare personnel. -
Ability to read, write, and comprehend medical terminology. -
Excellent communications skills including interpersonal, phone, and
written -
Ability to work with detailed, confidential material and situations
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Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide
age-appropriate care. -
Working knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office and
EMR systems
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing
together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver
exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers
across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell
General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial
Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network,
and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity
employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts
Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic
information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity
and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic
protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that
individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation
to participate in the job application or interview process, to
perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and
privileges of employment.
Keywords: Tufts Medicine, Newton , Full-time Registered Nurse in Home Health Care, Healthcare , Boston, Massachusetts
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