Community Health Nurse, Jamaica Plain BW

Full Time/ 40 Hours/ Rotating Shift / Variable/ Boston MA
Adult / Pediatric patients
Bilingual Spanish strongly preferred
Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center (SJPHC) is a licensed Community Health Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital and provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive care including Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, OB/GYN, Cardiology, Neurology, Podiatry, and Behavioral Health. SJPHC has a long-standing commitment to comprehensive team-based care and serving the community.
Summary
The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor.
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Organization of Patient Care
*Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
*Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
*Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
*Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas, such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.
-Quality of Care
*Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
*Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
*Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department's documentation standards.
*Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
*Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
*Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
*Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
*Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
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