| the NICU provides both preoperative
and postoperative surgical care to infants with the diagnosis of Congenital
Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH), Tracheal Esophageal Fistula (TEF), and
other congenital anomalies of the gastrointestinal, neurological and
urinary systems. Premature infants requiring surgery at Mass Eye and
Ear are also admitted and recovered in the MGH NICU.
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
Our staff is comprised of a CNS, RN's,
PCA's, OA's and USA's. All care provided is coordinated by the RN.
To inquire about positions available on this unit, contact Jackie
Lynch at jglynch@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.
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.
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