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rights of research patients, especially
the right of adequately informed consent. Registered nurses plan,
implement, and evaluate all aspects of the research protocols
in collaboration with the principal investigator and other research
team members. GCRC nurses work closely with other unit staff including
bio-nutrition, pharmacy, and core laboratory to provide an environment
in which patients receive excellent care while protocols are precisely
carried out.
PATIENT CARE DELIVERY MODEL
The patient care delivery model is a patient-focused
model, supported by primary nursing. Patient-focused care is high
quality, comprehensive, accessible, supportive and personalized
care.
TEAM MEMBERS
The RN staff is supported by clinical practice
assistants who perform technical functions, but do not provide patient
care. The support staff consists of operation associates. To inquire
about positions available on this unit, contact Bev Lasovick at
blasovick@partners.org.
SCHEDULING PRACTICES
Staff schedules are driven by patient need.
The scheduling process is staff driven and flexible to accommodate
personal and educational needs. Once the schedule is posted, the
staff manages changes. The unit is open 24 hours per day, and 7
days per week except for holidays.
STAFF ORIENTATION
All staff attends a one- week nursing orientation
program. Unit orientation is preceptor based, individualized and
determined by the Nursing Director, clinical nurse specialist and the
new employee. The length of orientation is also individually determined.
New nursing graduates participate in the New
Graduate Mentorship Program.
EDUCATIONAL AND DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Staff education and development is supported
by The Norman Knight Nursing Center for Clinical & Professional Development. Full and partial day programs
are offered. Staff may also access outside educational opportunities.
The teaching environment provides staff with a daily opportunity
to discuss patient care related educational issues with members
of the graduate medical education program and with other members
of the care-delivery team.
Clinical Nurse Specialists provide educational
support to staff on the nursing units. Staff has time allocated
and the necessary support to offer educational programs to other
staff members. Nursing Grand Rounds programs are offered on a regular
basis.
Staff RNs have the opportunity to participate
as a nurse preceptor or a team leader. RNs may advance in their
clinical practice and demonstrate proficiency through the Clinical
Recognition Program.
Staff is encouraged to develop expertise in
the specialty of research nursing. Numerous educational opportunities
are available in the general hospital as well as on the unit. |
