Medical ICU Nurse - BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is accountable for planning and providing care to 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 manages the full cycle of patient care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and provides care in the Medical ICU at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. The position is a 36-hour-per-week night role. The nurse provides safe, high-quality care; coordinates with patients, families, and colleagues; supports unit education, research, quality improvement, and budget-conscious practice; and contributes to personnel and unit operations. Weekend rotation is required under the MNA contract.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration as a nurse in Massachusetts.
At least 1 year of current critical care nursing experience.
Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Able to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.
Demonstrate basic analytical 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, and time and priority management.

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 care for assigned patients, setting priorities according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear, concise verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
Document care clearly, completely, and concisely in accordance with nursing standards.
Develop and revise comprehensive patient and family care, education, and discharge plans, using appropriate resources and referrals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans and document progress toward goals.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Promote a safe environment for patients, staff, families, and visitors; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely and efficiently; use equipment safely; and follow infection-control practices and universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; collaborate with other disciplines; and contribute to unit-specific standards of care and unit goals.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics, serve as a role model, participate in committees, and share information with peers.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care practices, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budget boundaries.
Participate in orienting new staff and students, provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and schedules.