Medical ICU Nurse - BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

4d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who plans and provides patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care and 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. This position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and provides care in the Medical ICU at Brigham and Women's Hospital. This is a 36-hour-per-week night position. The nurse provides safe, effective, patient- and family-centered care; coordinates with colleagues and other disciplines; contributes to quality improvement, education, research, budgeting, and personnel activities; and may assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel. Weekend rotation is required under the MNA contract.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration in Massachusetts.
At least 1 year of recent critical care nursing experience.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Able to demonstrate analytic thinking, observational skills, and the ability to set priorities.
Able to function under stress and demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate effective teamwork, respect for others, communication, and time and priority management.
Able to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.

Nice To Haves

Current Medical ICU experience preferred.
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, setting priorities based on acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Document patient care in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate information, resources, and referrals.
Evaluate 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 and perform nursing procedures safely; use equipment appropriately; and apply infection-prevention practices and universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues, and 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, serving on committees, and sharing 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 clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials effectively and economically, offer suggestions for cost-effective care, assess patient acuity accurately for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students, provide input into clinical 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 the cooperative operation of the unit, including flexibility with assignments and schedules.