NICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Staff Nurse for their NICU unit. This is a 32-hour per week position with a variable day/evening rotation and requires every other weekend. Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit healthcare system that relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. They strive to provide exceptional care and believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries.

Requirements

Registered Nurse registered in Massachusetts.
Graduate of an approved nursing school with current registration in Massachusetts.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses.
Current level II or III NICU experience required.
Basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.

Responsibilities

Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
Setting priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
Maintaining continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
Demonstrating appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the neonate.
Documenting patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Developing a comprehensive plan of care based on assessment of patient and family, information from the healthcare team, and previous medical records.
Developing a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources.
Developing a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
Evaluating the effectiveness of the plan of care and revising as needed.
Participating in unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
Providing a safe environment for patients, staff, family, and visitors.
Administering medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
Performing nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
Using equipment safely and efficiently.
Demonstrating awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
Utilizing universal precautions in nursing practice.
Interacting with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
Collaborating with other disciplines.
Developing, utilizing, and evaluating unit-specific standards of care.
Upholding the A.N.A. code of ethics and acting as a role model.
Participating in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
Serving on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminating information to peers.
Assuming responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
Sharing knowledge and experience with colleagues.
Participating in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
Seeking and accepting guidance for additional learning needs.
Utilizing nursing research findings in clinical practice.
Contributing to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
Utilizing time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
Providing suggestions that support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
Assessing patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers, and assignments.
Demonstrating awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.
Participating in the orientation of new staff members, students, and others as appropriate.
Providing input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
Assuming responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Adhering to hospital and nursing policies and aiding in their interpretation to others.
Recommending change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
Participating in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift assignment, or work schedule.