Tufts Medical Center is a renowned academic medical center known for patient-centered care and specialized services. This role is for a Registered Nurse specializing in the Operating Room, focusing on professional nursing care following physician orders. Responsibilities include assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care; collaboration with multidisciplinary teams; patient and family advocacy; maintaining clinical competencies; administering medications safely; and participating in quality improvement and professional development activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Relevant certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) as required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
- Specialty Nursing certifications
Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Utilize evidence-based knowledge to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care
- Develop individualized care plans incorporating patient and family input
- Communicate and coordinate care across interdisciplinary teams
- Document care and patient response according to hospital policies
- Administer medications safely, maintaining clinical competency in technology
- Participate in safety, quality initiatives, and professional development
- Delegate responsibilities and influence service excellence and collaborative work environments
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged standing/walking, lifting, positioning patients and equipment, frequent reaching and bending
- Exposure to hazardous materials and infection risks
- Handling emergency situations and varying work hours
Skills & Abilities:
- Provide culturally sensitive care across the lifespan
- Care for designated patient groups following hospital policies and protocols
- Interpret age-specific data and provide age-appropriate communication
