Medical ICU 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 is responsible and 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 demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and manages care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. This is an onsite, 36-hour-per-week rotating staff nurse position in the Medical ICU at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Patient care is required.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration in Massachusetts.
At least 1 year of current Medical ICU/MICU experience.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Able to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification preferred.
CCRN certification preferred.
Membership in professional organizations is recommended.
Certification in a specialty area is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients; set priorities based on patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Document patient care in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate information, resources, and referrals; evaluate outcomes and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely; use equipment safely and efficiently; follow infection prevention practices and universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; 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 information with peers.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, attend educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
Use nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials effectively and economically; offer suggestions supporting cost-effective care; assess patient acuity when contributing to staffing, transfers, and assignments; work within budget boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students and provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate.
Assume responsibility for the unit when leadership personnel are absent; follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility in assignments and schedules.
Work weekend rotation as required by the MNA contract.