Neuro/ICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$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 patient care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. The nurse provides safe, high-quality, coordinated care; communicates with patients, families, and colleagues; contributes to unit and organizational quality improvement, education, research, and budget goals; and participates in staff orientation and unit operations.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration in Massachusetts.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Minimum of 1 year of critical care experience.
Demonstrated basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Neuro/ICU nursing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients.
Set priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Document care clearly, completely, concisely, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate clinical, agency, and community resources.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and revise plans of care as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment and administer medications, perform procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and modes of transmission and use universal precautions.
Collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; contribute to unit-specific standards of care and unit goals.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and act as a role model to other staff.
Participate in unit and organizational committees and share information with peers.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, and participate in educational programs.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials effectively, support cost-effective care, assess acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students and provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate.
Assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel; follow hospital and nursing policies and recommend changes through appropriate channels.
Support smooth unit operations through cooperation and flexibility with patient assignments, shift assignments, and work schedules.