Registered Nurse - ICU (Full Time, Rotating Shifts)

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

8d•$37 - $95•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. This position is full-time, 36 hours per week, rotating day/night shifts. Weekend and Holiday rotation required. As a Registered Nurse in the ICU, you will provide high-quality, patient-centered care as part of a collaborative Care Team. You’ll play a key role in supporting patients and families, coordinating care, and ensuring a safe and positive experience throughout the hospital stay. The Mount Auburn Hospital ICU has been freshly renovated and expanded up to 20 beds, providing care at the community level for patients with a variety of critical care needs – from cardiothoracic surgery recovery to respiratory care to kidney failure and more. Located in Cambridge, just steps from Harvard Square and the Charles River, Mount Auburn Hospital is a 217-bed academic community hospital that combines clinical excellence with a strong sense of community. As a Harvard Medical School teaching hospital, we provide top-level care across a wide range of specialties, including nationally recognized Maternity Care, Cardiac Care, and Cancer Care programs known for clinical excellence. We offer the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where learning, teamwork, and high-quality care come together. With continued growth and recent investments across the organization, Mount Auburn Hospital is evolving to meet the future of healthcare while creating meaningful opportunities for career development and advancement.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
American Heart Association – Basic Life support Certificate required.
ACLS required for some specific clinical units.

Nice To Haves

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
1-3 years related work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Care Team Collaboration: Partner with the Care Team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate nursing care.
Assess patient needs, create care plans, and assign appropriate team responsibilities.
Participate in team meetings and care coordination activities.
Build respectful, professional relationships with colleagues.
Communicate clearly with team members about patient status and needs.
Support team members in complex or challenging situations.
Escalate concerns to the Nurse Coordinator when appropriate.
Contribute to education and training for team members.
Monitor patient satisfaction and support improvement initiatives.
Accurately evaluate and document patient outcomes.
Administer medications according to established policies and procedures.
Direct Patient Care: Provide and document evidence-based nursing care using the nursing process.
Deliver care in alignment with hospital, unit, and clinical standards.
Administer medications safely and in accordance with all guidelines.
Patient & Family Education: Provide timely education based on each patient’s care plan and expected hospital stay.
Include family members and caregivers when appropriate.
Support the development of educational materials and resources.
Document education provided and patient understanding.
Ensure patients and caregivers are informed about discharge plans and available community resources.
Care Coordination & Length of Stay (LOS) Management: Collaborate with the Care Team to plan care aligned with anticipated length of stay.
Work with Nurse Coordinators, case managers, providers, and other departments to support timely care and discharge planning.
Coordinate completion of tests, procedures, and consultations.
Share clinical updates with appropriate stakeholders.
Monitor LOS and support efficient patient progression.
Begin discharge planning at admission and include family members throughout the process.
Ensure all patients receive clear, written discharge instructions prior to leaving.