NICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-registered professional nurse accountable for planning and providing care to 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 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The position reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. Current Level II or III NICU experience is required. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This onsite position is based at 45 Francis Street and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. The nurse must be able to work every other weekend.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing school.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
Current Level II or III NICU experience.
Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Demonstrated basic analytical 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.
Effective skills in applying hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.
Able to work every other weekend.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients; set priorities for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals.
Evaluate care effectiveness, document progress toward goals, and revise care 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 safely and efficiently; and apply infection-prevention practices and universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; collaborate with other disciplines; and develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics, serve as a role model, and participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives.
Serve on unit-based and organizational committees and share information with peers.
Take responsibility for 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 effectively, suggest cost-effective care practices, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budget boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students, provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility when leadership is absent.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support the cooperative operation of the unit, including flexibility with assignments and schedules.