Neuro/ICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts and 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 position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. The RN provides care for patients with varying acuity, establishes priorities, maintains continuity through clear verbal and written communication, and demonstrates knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development. Responsibilities also include ensuring quality and safety of care, collaborating with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines, supporting education and research, managing resources responsibly, and contributing to unit operations and staff development. This is an onsite, 36-hour-per-week night-shift position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, 75 Francis Street. Neuro/ICU nursing experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration in Massachusetts.
Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
At least 1 year of critical care experience.
Demonstrated basic analytic thinking 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.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of growth and development of adult and geriatric patients.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive plans of care using patient and family assessments, health care team input, referrals, and previous medical records.
Develop and document educational plans for patients and families using appropriate resources.
Develop discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
Evaluate and document 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 for patients, staff, families, and visitors.
Administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely according to established policies and procedures.
Use equipment safely and efficiently; recognize infection risks and transmission modes; and use 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; serve on 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 investigators.
Use time and materials effectively and economically, suggest cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orienting new staff and students and provide input into clinical evaluations of other staff as appropriate.
Assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, help interpret them for others, and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
Support the smooth running of the unit, including flexibility with patient assignments, shift assignments, and work schedules.