Medical ICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is 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 assumes responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. This is an onsite, 36-hour-per-week Medical ICU position at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The work shift is rotating and includes a weekend rotation under the MNA contract. The nurse provides care to adult and geriatric patients, coordinates with patients, families, and colleagues, and contributes to quality improvement, education, research, and unit operations.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration in Massachusetts as a nurse.
At least 1 year of current Medical ICU/MICU experience.
Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
Ability to work a weekend rotation per the MNA contract.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
CCRN certification.
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, setting priorities according to patient 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 patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate information, resources, and referrals.
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 and administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and use universal precautions.
Collaborate professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines.
Help develop and evaluate unit-specific standards of care and participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives.
Serve on unit and organizational committees and share relevant information with peers.
Pursue professional growth, 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, assess patient acuity for staffing decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orienting new staff members and students and provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate.
Assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel and follow hospital and nursing policies.
Recommend policy and procedure changes through appropriate channels and support the cooperative operation of the unit, including flexibility with patient assignments and work schedules.