Registered Nurse (RN) – Perioperative/OR | Baystate Noble

Baystate Noble Pre-op/PACU and OR

• Schedule: 30 hours per week, 10 hour days

• Start times: Variable start times

• On-Call: Monday-Friday, call ends at 5:00PM on Friday

• No weekends or holidays

Baystate Noble Hospital (Baystate Noble) is a 85-bed acute care community hospital helping people in the Greater Westfield community. We offer direct access to world-class technology, diagnostics, and specialists.  Together, we passionately work to ensure that you have access to exceptional healthcare, close to home. Our skilled and compassionate nurses and medical support staff offer an ideal combination of “high tech” and “high touch,” complementing an outstanding team of doctors. 

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

The Pre-op/PACU and OR unit has 16 beds and has 4 Operating Rooms. This unit has cutting edge technology:  Radioactive Seed Localization of lesions, Phosphorescent guided surgical procedures, Hidden Scar Center of Excellence for Breast Surgery.  This community-based hospital has a positive culture that is built on patient, provider and staff experience.

SUMMARY:

Responsible for the provision of basic nursing care to assigned patients in accordance with current BNH Standards of Care. Administers and monitors therapeutic interventions proficiently. Demonstrates proficiency in applying the nursing process to assigned patients and families. Assumes accountability for the outcomes of nursing care. Provides direct supervision to other health team members in the implementation of the patient care plan. Effectively delegates care to peers, Licensed Practical Nurses, Nursing Assistants, Orderlies and other direct care givers consistent with their level of education and expertise. Acts as an advocate for patients/families/significant others. Assumes accountability for own professional practice and for aspects of nursing care delegated to others. Practices within accepted ethical and legal parameters of nursing. Demonstrates ability to handle difficult and stressful patient situations. Consistently positive performance appraisals in key areas of function and interpersonal skills. Incumbent is expected to perform other similar and related duties as assigned. Management has the right to change or add to the job responsibilities at any time. Evidence of a commitment to professional growth through participation in continuing education. Completes mandatory unit, Patient Care Division, and hospital wide in-services and requirements.

1) Assessment: The registered nurse collects comprehensive data pertinent to the patients health or the situation

2) Diagnosis: The registered nurse analyzes the assessment data to determine issue

3) Outcome identification: The registered nurse identifies expected outcomes for a plan individualized to the patient or situation.

4) Planning: The registered nurse develops a plan that prescribes strategies and alternatives to attain expected outcomes

5) Implementation: The registered nurse implements the identified plan, coordinates care delivery and employs strategies to promote health and healthy environment.

6) Evaluation: The registered nurse evaluates progress toward attainment of outcomes.

7) The registered nurse manages nurse-patient/family relationships which may include advocacy, comfort, cultural competence and sensitivity, therapeutic communication, education, and health care transition management.

8) The registered nurse meets all practice/safety, HCAHPS and quality standards

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:

• PPE and Safety
• Professional development and growth
• Member of a multi-disciplinary dedicated team

SCHEDULE:

• First Shift

• 30 hours per week

• Baystate Noble, Westfield MA

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• MA RN License Required
• AHA BLS Required
• ACLS & PALS within 90 days. 
• Baystate Health required competencies per department
• Prior Pre-admission Testing preferred, Recent Endoscopy, OR, Critical Care and/or Pre/PACU experience preferred.

Education:

Diploma in Nursing (Required)

Certifications:

Advanced Cardiac Life Support - OtherOtherOther, Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, Pediatric Advanced Life Support - OtherOtherOther, Registered Nurse - State of MassachusettsState of MassachusettsState of Massachusetts

Compensation

Note: The compensation range(s) in the table below represent the base salaries for all positions at a given grade across the health system. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting salary somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual salaries may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly for non-exempt employees and based on assumed full time commitment for exempt employees.

Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum

$41.59 - $52.68 - $64.81

 

 

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