Registered Nurse

Tenet Massachusetts is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Clinical Coordinator, PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a nursing job in Hudson, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

MetroWest Medical Center is the largest community health care system between Worcester and Boston. MetroWest Medical Center is committed to providing high quality, comprehensive care, at a location close to home. The 307-bed regional healthcare system includes Framingham Union Hospital, Leonard Morse Hospital in Natick and the MetroWest Wellness Center. MetroWest Medical Center has been named to the 2019 America's 100 Best Hospitals List by Healthgrades.

Onboarding Process: Please be advised that candidates must successfully complete a background check and pre-employment health screening which includes a drug screen.

GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of the director, assumes a leadership role in the overall functioning of the unit. An experienced Registered Nurse, who in addition to providing direct patient care, is accountable for facilitating an interdisciplinary approach to patient care, patient flow, staffing, resource utilization and problem solving. Assists the director in monitoring and evaluating staff performance based on established standards of care.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Clinical Excellence

Assists staff in applying the nursing process in the management of patients with complex needs.

Demonstrates accountability for patient care delivery and promotes accountability among all staff.

Promotes high work standards and quality performance of self and other staff members. Holds self and others accountable.

Provides expert nursing care to a select group of patients. Acts as a resource to nursing staff and students.

Supports and participates in collaborative rounding within an interdisciplinary framework of care.

Assists in identifying educational needs of the unit staff and works collaboratively with Professional Practice Department.

Responds to changes in the internal and external environment that impact patient care.

Participates in annual competency development.

Updates nursing policies to reflect current practice.

Patient and Family Centered Care

Demonstrates the principles of exceptional patient experience that has the following characteristics:

Patient centered

Safe, effective, and timely

Equitable and efficient

Communication and shared information

Collaboration

Partnership with patient and family that enhances their independence and control

Anticipates and solves patient clinical and customer service needs while addressing long term solutions.

Facilitates communication and collaboration with co-workers, other disciplines, and other departments in identifying customer service needs.

Ensures staff acknowledge the patients, makes amends, and promotes service recovery.

Implements action plans that will improve or enhance the patient experience.

Conducts medical record reviews and patient care rounds to ensure that population specific care is delivered to patients.

Finance

Provides and monitors staffing based on established budget.

Coordinates unit based staffing assignments on a shift basis to achieve high quality and cost effective care.

Demonstrates patient first and cost effective approach to patient care in terms of equipment, staff, supplies, and all other resources.

Anticipates staffing needs for subsequent shifts and makes necessary arrangements for coverage.

Human Resources

Accountable for the coordination of care on the unit to achieve high quality and cost-effective care.

Provides ongoing feedback to Patient Care Director, re: staff performance and gives input into annual performance evaluations of nursing staff

Holds staff accountable to practice according to established standards.

Safety and Regulatory

In collaboration with Security assures safety and security of staff, patients, and others

Assists in unit implementation of No Pass Zone, GEMBA, and other LEAN initiatives.

Monitors clinical practice and addresses safety regarding nursing proactive, environment, and equipment.

Participates in environment of care rounding in addition to Tracers

Familiar with service line metrics/dashboards in striving to provide safe and appropriate care along with best practices

Conducts random audits on new nursing work flows, nursing documentation, and new programs

Holds staff accountable for reporting unsafe practices using established MWMC channels.

Leadership / Professional Development

Champions new initiatives and helps in unit/departmental or hospital wide committees/task forces.

Supports opportunities for professional growth and development of staff

Support and participates actively as a member of the Shared Governance model

Supports and is involved with the Preceptor Program, developing our nurses of the future

Participates in orientee/preceptor conferences

Responds to requests for assistance regarding educational needs

Communicates with Professional Practice Department, re: educational and developmental needs of staff

Maintains responsibility for personal professional growth and development

Demonstrates effective 2 way conversation with staff.

OTHER JOB KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS:

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

PACU experience required.

Associates Degree in Nursing, BSN referred.

Tenet complies with federal, state, and/or local laws regarding mandatory vaccination of its workforce. If you are offered this position and must be vaccinated under any applicable law, you will be required to show proof of full vaccination or obtain an approval of a religious or medical exemption prior to your start date. If you receive an exemption from the vaccination requirement, you will be required to submit to regular testing in accordance with the law.

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About Tenet Massachusetts Facilities:

Saint Vincent Hospital - Worcester, MA

MetroWest Medical Center - Framingham, MA

Leonard Morse Hospital - Natick, MA (part of MWMC)

MA - SVH

Tenet's Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality health care to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Among the distinctions that we have received include our designations as a Blue Distinction Center for

Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in state-of-the-art treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital in Cardiology in the state and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties, and help support the overall health of our community.

MA - MWMC

Tenet's MetroWest Medical Center has been serving the community since we opened as the first public medical facility in Framingham in 1893. MetroWest Medical Center is comprised of Framingham Union Hospital and Leonard Morse Hospital, a unique behavioral health specialty center located in Natick dedicated to the mental health of our community. At Framingham Union Hospital, you'll find comprehensive health care services for your entire family including 24-hour

emergency care, advanced cardiac care, high-tech cancer treatments, and advanced maternity care including our Special Care Level IIB nursery and high risky pregnancy care. MetroWest Medical Center was recognized by the Joint Commission with a Gold Seal of Approval, a symbol of quality that reflects our commitment to meeting performance standards and providing safe and effective patient care. Our skilled cardiac team has been recognized as one of Healthgrades' America's 100 best hospitals for Coronary Intervention and ranked among the top 5% in the nation for coronary interventional procedures in 2023. At MetroWest Medical Center, you can grow your career skills and be a vital member of our team dedicated to improving the health of our community.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• 401k retirement plan