RN - Urology - MGH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

9d • $42 - $106 • Onsite

About The Position

The staff nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for providing compassionate care to and assessment of ambulatory patients within the Department of Urology. The Staff Nurse is responsible for screening patients, providing patients pre- and post-operative teaching, assisting with office procedures, and verifying test results. The Staff Nurse will work collaboratively with the members of the care team to develop treatment plans that will achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

• Administers medications/injections when necessary
• Assists with office-based procedures when necessary
• Performs pre-operative teaching and answers relevant questions
• Performs post-operative teaching and answers relevant questions
• Facilitates clinical sessions for physicians by reviewing the relevant patient history, physical examinations and reason for the visit, and records this information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Monitors patient medication lists needed for prescriptions and other supporting clinical data necessary to support clinical care
• Returns patient calls that require clinical input
• Gets in touch with patients on a case-by-case basis, or as instructed by the supervising provider
• Staffs nurse triage phone line, as assigned, fielding clinical calls from patients
• Triages patients to appropriate caregivers based on level of urgency and patient needs
• Maintains Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MGH compliance requirements
• Active participation in the development and sharing of standard processes through interdepartmental meetings
• Active participation in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence efforts
• Practices medicine in accordance with all regulatory requirements
• Practices at the highest ethical levels in accordance with department and hospital mission/vision
• Maintains professional demeanor and appearance
• Works well in a team environment
• Shares knowledge with all staff levels and provides assistance as needed
• Maintains the standards and education requirements specific to the position and licensure
• Completes the required hours of continuing education required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bi-annually
• Maintains membership in relevant professional associations
• Attends internal and external education meetings and reads appropriate professional journals in order to maintain and enhance skills and clinical competence. It is encouraged to advance their medical and technical skills as appropriate to deliver optimal patient care
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree