Emergency Nurse Faulkner

Mass General Brigham • Jamaica Plain, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Emergency Nurse provides immediate acute care to patients in the Emergency Department, which has 29 beds. The nurse triages, assesses, treats, and documents patient care. The department has access to X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds 24 hours a day, and MRIs most of the day; it is also a Primary Stroke Center.

The Registered Nurse is licensed in Massachusetts and is accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse uses initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills to care for patients with complex needs and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care. The position reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and supports the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.

The schedule is 36 hours per week, with day/evening rotations of 7 a.m.–7:30 p.m. and 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m. The role includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotations to meet department needs. This is an onsite position at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
• Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure.
• BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
• Must obtain ACLS before the end of orientation; may not practice independently without ACLS.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
• Ability to demonstrate observational skills and set priorities.
• Ability to adhere to all I.C.A.R.E. standards.

Nice To Haves

• PALS certification preferred.
• Emergency Department experience strongly preferred.
• Two years of telemetry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate acute care to Emergency Department patients.
• Triage, assess, treat, and document patient care.
• Plan and provide care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care.
• Assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care.
• Demonstrate initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs.
• Support the Patient and Family Centered Care Model and best practices.
• Work every other weekend and holiday as required by department needs.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time