Hematology/Oncology BMT Nurse In Charge BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a patient care area who works collaboratively with the Nursing Director in planning and implementing patient care at the service or department level. The NIC is accountable for cost-effective decisions about daily staff assignments, supplies, and day-to-day operations. The role participates in developing clinical patient care standards, evaluating outcomes, and developing improvement initiatives. The NIC also contributes to individual staff performance reviews, identifies competency issues, and participates in developing and implementing performance improvement plans. The position reports to the Nursing Director.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing.
Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
Three years of nursing experience.
Clinical expertise in the assigned area.
Use current concepts of nursing practice in managing patient care.
Skills to assist with developing and implementing policies and procedures.
Effective interpersonal and leadership skills to promote working relationships with healthcare team members.
Ability to deal effectively with stress related to organizational changes, personnel matters, and patient care issues.
Effective skills in applying hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

Oncology nursing experience is preferred.
Membership in professional organizations is recommended.
Certification in specialty areas is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Nursing Director to plan and implement patient care at the service or department level.
Make cost-effective decisions about daily staff assignments, use of supplies, and day-to-day operations.
Participate in developing clinical patient care standards, evaluating outcomes, and developing improvement initiatives.
Contribute to individual staff performance reviews.
Identify competency issues and participate in developing and implementing performance improvement plans.
Organize, coordinate, and participate in evaluating care delivery.