The Registered Nurse manages all aspects of the nursing process and the delivery of patient and family centered care. The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and authority to request and use governing and administrative resources, technological and support systems, and multidisciplinary clinical experts necessary to manage -and deliver quality, cost effective patient care. Proficient as a Staff Nurse Functions as an expert with a specific clinical focus encompassing all aspects of patient/family care, including the availability and appropriateness of equipment, standards, and competencies.

Skills: Required: Moderate periods of time exposed to CRT screen. Ability to complete documentation, manipulate equipment (i.e. physical therapy modalities, whirlpool, computer), and complete direct patient care. External and internal applicants as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by case basis.

Experience: Required: Require a Minimum of two years' experience in an acute care hospital. Other requirements will depend on type of unit and/or current needs of the unit.

Education/Degree requirements: Required: Graduate from an accredited nursing program; Bachelor preferred.

Licensure, Certifications, or Registration: Required: Current RN license from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Basic Life Support Certification Required