Orthopedic Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-licensed professional nurse responsible and accountable for planning and providing care to assigned patients 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 manages care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and involves patient care at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. The nurse organizes and prioritizes care according to patient acuity, communicates clearly with patients, families, and colleagues, develops and evaluates individualized care, education, and discharge plans, and provides safe, effective care. The role also includes collaboration, participation in quality improvement, education, research, budget stewardship, and personnel-related activities. The position is onsite at 45 Francis Street, with 36 scheduled hours per week and a rotating shift.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
Prior experience is not required unless specified for certain specialty areas.
Demonstrate basic analytical thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate effective skills in applying 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 acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
Document patient care clearly, completely, and concisely in accordance with nursing standards.
Develop comprehensive patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals.
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 and administer medications, perform procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and transmission modes, and use universal precautions.
Collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; help develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics, serve as a role model, and participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives.
Serve on committees and share information with peers.
Take responsibility for professional growth, share knowledge, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Apply nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care practices, assess patient acuity for staffing decisions, and work within budget boundaries.
Participate in orientation and, as appropriate, provide input into clinical evaluations of staff.
Assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel, follow and help interpret policies, and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
Support smooth unit operations through peer support and flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and work schedules.