Emergency Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•$42 - $106•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. 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 position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and provides patient care in the Brigham and Women's Hospital Emergency Department. This is a 36-hour-per-week, variable night-shift staff nurse position. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. A bachelor's degree in nursing is listed as required, with experience accepted in lieu of a degree.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses.
At least 2 years of RN experience.
Emergency Department experience.
ACLS and BLS.
Demonstrated basic analytical thinking for caring for a group of patients.
Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective application of hospital standards relating to 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.
Apply appropriate knowledge of patient growth and development.
Document patient care clearly and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop and update comprehensive patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals.
Evaluate care plans and patient progress, revise plans as needed, and document outcomes.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely; and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and modes of transmission and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; collaborate in care delivery.
Develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care and uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics.
Participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives, serve on committees, and share information with peers.
Pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Apply nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research efforts.
Use time and materials effectively, support cost-effective care, assess acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and manage within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in staff and student orientation and provide input into clinical evaluations when appropriate.
Assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership, follow and help interpret hospital and nursing policies, and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
Support smooth unit operations through cooperation and flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and work schedules.