Emergency Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and manages care by assuming responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required. This is a 36-hour variable-night staff nurse position in the BWH Emergency Department and requires patient care.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
At least 2 years of RN experience.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
ACLS and BLS required.
Demonstrated analytic thinking, observational skills, and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to apply hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect, 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; prioritize care for patients with varying acuity and maintain continuity through clear verbal and written communication.
Apply knowledge of patient growth and development appropriate to the patient population.
Document care clearly and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive care, patient and family education, and discharge plans using appropriate clinical and community resources.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment; administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently; recognize infection risks and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; collaborate with other disciplines and contribute to unit standards, goals, committees, and organizational objectives.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model to staff.
Take responsibility for personal and professional development, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Use nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, support cost-effective care, accurately assess acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students, provide input into staff evaluations as appropriate, and assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels, and support cooperative unit operations, including flexibility with assignments and schedules.