NICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

7d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-registered professional nurse accountable for planning and providing care to assigned patients according to the Nursing Department’s Clinical Practice Manual and Nursing Standards of Care. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skill in caring for patients with complex needs, and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. In the NICU, the nurse applies knowledge of growth and development relevant to neonates. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This position requires patient care.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved nursing school.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license (RN – MA State License).
At least 1 year of current Level III or Level II NICU experience.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Analytical thinking skills necessary to care for a group of patients.
Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress and demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective application of hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients, setting priorities according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop and revise comprehensive plans of care based on patient and family assessments, input from the care team, referrals, and medical records; evaluate progress toward goals.
Develop patient and family education and discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
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; recognize infection risks and use 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, participate in unit goals and objectives, and serve on committees while sharing information with peers.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in education programs, and seek guidance when needed.
Use nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care improvements, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and manage within budget boundaries.
Participate in orientation and clinical evaluation of staff as appropriate; assume responsibility for the unit in leadership’s absence; follow and help interpret policies; recommend policy changes through appropriate channels; and support unit operations through flexibility with assignments and schedules.