Registered Nurse – Emergency Department Mount Auburn Hospital | Cambridge, MA
About The Position
Mount Auburn Hospital, a 217-bed Harvard Medical School teaching hospital in Cambridge and a member of Beth Israel Lahey Health, is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department. The newly renovated Emergency Department offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment for nurses to build their emergency nursing skills while working as part of a supportive team. The department features 31 care spaces, including dedicated behavioral health areas and a resuscitation bay, and cares for over 34,000 patients annually. It is a Primary Stroke Center with cath lab access and a STEMI Center, combining the complexity of a teaching hospital with the warmth of a community hospital. The role involves delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to patients with a wide range of urgent and emergent needs, requiring strong clinical judgment, adaptability, and teamwork.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptability
- Teamwork skills
- Ability to assess, prioritize, treat, and stabilize patients across varying acuity levels
- Required certifications
- Competencies
- Annual education
Nice To Haves
- Experience in emergency nursing
Responsibilities
- Rapidly assess, prioritize, and provide care for patients with acute and emergent conditions
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans
- Deliver timely interventions to stabilize patients and support positive outcomes
- Coordinate patient care in a fast-paced environment to ensure safe and efficient treatment
- Delegate and guide assistive personnel appropriately
- Work closely with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to deliver emergency care
- Communicate clearly and effectively with patients, families, and team members
- Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring safety and quality at every step
- Provide education and discharge instructions tailored to patient needs and comprehension
- Engage family members and caregivers in care and transition planning when appropriate
- Maintain required certifications, competencies, and annual education
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and department training
- Support a culture of continuous learning and professional development
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Support for a healthy and balanced life
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
