Emergency Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who plans and provides care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual and nursing standards of care. 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 and requires patient care in the BWH Emergency Department.

This is a regular, 36-hour-per-week onsite position with a variable night shift at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., located at 45 Francis Street. The nurse provides safe, high-quality, coordinated care; collaborates with patients, families, and colleagues; contributes to education, research, quality improvement, and unit operations; and supports effective use of time and materials.

Requirements

• Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
• At least 2 years of RN experience.
• ACLS and BLS required.
• For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required; the posting also lists a Bachelor's degree in Nursing as required and states that experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to demonstrate basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
• Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to apply hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

• Emergency Department experience preferred.
• TNCC preferred.
• Membership in professional organizations is recommended.
• Certification in a specialty area is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients, setting priorities for patients with varying acuity.
• Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
• Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
• Develop and revise comprehensive patient care plans using assessment data, input from the patient and family, other healthcare team members, referrals, and medical records.
• Develop patient and family education plans and discharge plans, using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
• Evaluate progress toward care goals and revise plans as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
• Provide a safe environment; administer medication and perform nursing procedures safely; use equipment safely and efficiently; and follow infection-prevention practices, including 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 relevant information with peers.
• Take responsibility for personal and professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
• Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
• Use time and materials effectively and economically, suggest cost-effective care approaches, assess patient acuity accurately for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
• Participate in the orientation of new staff and students, provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership personnel.
• Follow hospital and nursing policies, help interpret them for others, recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility with assignments and schedules.

Benefits

• 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
• Career Level: Mid Level