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Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills when caring for patients with complex needs, and manages the full assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses; the posting also states that experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Patient care is required. This is a regular, onsite position at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 75 Francis Street, with 36 scheduled hours per week and a rotating work shift. The listed pay range is $41.71–$105.65 per hour. The organization describes competitive base pay, comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs.

Requirements

Registered Nurse state license required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; the posting says experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Prior experience is not required unless specified for certain specialty areas.
Demonstrate basic analytical thinking for caring for a group of patients, observational skills, and ability to set priorities.
Function under stress and demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
Apply 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.
Apply knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development, and relevant developmental principles in specialty areas.
Document patient care clearly and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop and update comprehensive patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate clinical and community resources.
Evaluate progress toward care goals and revise 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-control awareness and 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.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research efforts.
Use time and materials economically, contribute cost-effective care suggestions, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary limits.
Participate in orientation and appropriate clinical evaluation of staff; assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership; follow and help interpret policies; recommend policy changes through appropriate channels; and support cooperative unit operations, including flexibility with assignments and schedules.