GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The staff nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate nursing care for specific patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional and support staff. The staff nurse, as primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. She/he collaborates with the primary physician, members of the patient care team, support staff and nurse manager to achieve optimal patient outcomes. She/he also collaborates with the patient toward efficient and effective personnel and unit management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of nursing

process and a primary nursing model.

* Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families.

* Articulates the primary nursing role to the patient, family and health team members.

* Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or

group of patients.

* Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care,

including patient/family teaching.

* Documents relevant patient information in patient record.

* Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health team members.

* Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient

care services in a cost-effective way.

* Performs specific functions as described in the unit Scope of Service.

* Participates in and contributes to performance improvement activities for the unit.

* Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in the relevant unit Scope

of services.

Collaborates with other professionals and non-professional staff in maintaining recognized standards.

* Participates in teaching, education and directs all nursing personnel for whom she/he is responsible if applicable.

* Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members - includes nurses, NP's and

Medical assistants.

* Appropriately utilizes nursing resources.

* Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health

team members.

Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment.

* Utilizes resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care.

* Provides input to the Ambulatory Nurse Manager/Nurse Coordinator regarding unit needs.

* Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing practice, hospital policies and procedures and improved patient outcomes.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices.

Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training.

Identifies own learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them.

Maintains and develops professional practice through continuing educational programs and appropriate learning experiences.

Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal academic programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Outpatient practice setting

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