Registered Nurse, ICU (Per Diem)
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. Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values. The Registered Nurse is an active member of the inter-professional team and collaborates in the development, execution and evaluation of the interprofessional plan of care or critical pathway. The Registered Nurse considers factors related to safety, effectiveness and cost in planning and delivering care. The Registered Nurse's decisions and actions with patients and families are determined in an ethical manner.
Requirements
- BSN required.
- Current/Valid Nursing professional license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification and ACLS Required.
Nice To Haves
- Teaching hospital and/or specialty area expertise
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct nursing care and make informed clinical judgments for all patient populations.
- Develop and implement individualized patient care plans following NEBH standards, protocols, and guidelines.
- Maintain strict adherence to patient identification, confidentiality, and HIPAA requirements.
- Assess, administer, and monitor patient responses to medications and therapies; intervene as appropriate.
- Manage pain assessment, treatment, and documentation.
- Admit, transfer, and discharge patients efficiently and accurately.
- Document care thoroughly and timely in accordance with NEBH and departmental policies.
- Order, obtain, and accurately label specimens following patient identification protocols.
- Coordinate with ancillary departments to support comprehensive patient care.
- Act as a patient advocate; communicate effectively with the care team and families.
- Uphold NEBH Clinical Nursing I & II competencies.
- Follow infection control standards: hand hygiene, isolation precautions, sterile technique, and safe biohazard handling.
- Maintain equipment cleanliness and ensure proper disposal of materials.
- Recognize and respond to emergency or crisis situations promptly.
- Adhere to all regulatory standards (JCAHO, OSHA, Fire Code, etc.).
- Maintain required licensure, certifications, and mandatory education.
- Participate in ongoing clinical education and skills development.
- Engage in unit‑based quality and patient‑safety initiatives.
- Collaborate with peers to promote a professional, supportive work environment.
- Share knowledge with colleagues, students, and novice staff in a collegial manner.
Benefits
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Help you achieve a healthy and balanced life
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Career Level
Senior
