Cardiology Step Down Unit Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

12d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who plans and provides patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care in the Nursing Department’s Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. Newly licensed nurses are required to have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. This onsite role is based at 70 Francis Street and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the evening shift. Prior experience is not required unless specified for certain specialty areas. The position requires an active Massachusetts Registered Nurse license and a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, though experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. The role provides direct patient care.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses.
Can accept experience in lieu of a degree.
Massachusetts State Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Prior experience is not required unless specified for certain specialty areas.
Demonstrate basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate effective application of hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients, setting priorities for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Apply knowledge of growth and development appropriate to the patients served.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and according to nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate information, resources, and referrals.
Evaluate patient progress toward care goals and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment for patients, staff, families, and visitors; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely and efficiently; and use equipment safely.
Recognize infection risks and transmission methods, and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues and collaborate with other disciplines.
Develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care; uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model.
Participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives, serve on committees, and share information with peers.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
Use nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials effectively and economically, suggest cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and manage within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation and appropriate clinical evaluation of staff and students; assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership; follow and help interpret policies; recommend policy changes through appropriate channels; and support unit operations through flexibility with assignments and schedules.