OB Float Pool Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-registered professional nurse responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care in accordance with 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 role is directly accountable to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. This position provides patient care and cross-trains between the mother/baby unit and Level 2 NICU at The Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. It is an onsite, regular night-shift role scheduled for 36 hours per week.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
At least 3 years of inpatient mother/baby RN experience.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses.
Analytical thinking sufficient to care for a group of patients.
Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to apply hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

Level 2 NICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients; set priorities for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Document patient care in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and revise plans of care as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Promote a safe environment; administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks 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.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students, provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility with patient assignments, shift assignments, and work schedules.
Cross-train between the mother/baby unit and Level 2 NICU.