JOB SUMMARY:

Responsible for the delivery of patient care through knowledge of the nursing process and age specific requirements. Directs and guides patient teaching and delegates activities to members of the patient care team following departmental and hospital policy and procedure.

EDUCATION AND RELATED EXPERIENCE:

Required:

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• Current nursing registration in Massachusetts required.
• ACLS required within 6 months of hire.
• BCLS required.
• ENPC or PALS required within 1 year of hire.
• Critical thinking skills and ability to perform medication dosing calculations.

Preferred:

• BSN preferred.
• TNCC preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical competence in the specialty area of nursing practice preferred.
• Acute Care experience