Emergency Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-registered professional nurse responsible for planning and providing care to assigned patients according to the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and provides patient care in the Brigham and Women's Hospital Emergency Department.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
At least 2 years of RN experience.
Emergency Department experience.
ACLS and BLS.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; the posting indicates experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. A BSN is required for newly licensed nurses.
Basic analytic thinking, observational skills, and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective application of hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

TNCC.
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 according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Document care and patient progress clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop and revise comprehensive patient care plans based on assessment findings, family input, records, referrals, and information from the health care team.
Develop patient and family education plans and discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
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, and objectives.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model to staff.
Participate in committees and share relevant information with peers.
Take responsibility for professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Apply nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research efforts.
Use time and materials effectively, support cost-effective care, accurately assess patient acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orienting new staff and students, provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibilities in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow and help interpret hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and schedules.