Per Diem RN - Acute Rehab Unit

Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA

22h•$38 - $83•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Acute Rehab Unit interprets the plan of medical care, applies clinical judgment to assess patients and determine nursing care, ensures care is provided safely and competently, delivers individualized nursing care, and evaluates care for groups of patients. This is a patient-care position involving medication administration and monitoring, accurate clinical documentation, observation and reporting of patient status, coordination with healthcare team members, and adjustment of treatment plans in response to patients’ conditions.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required.
Registered Nurse (RN) state license required.
Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
Knowledge of care requirements for the age groups being served.
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 in Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret the plan of medical care and assess patients to determine appropriate nursing care.
Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently.
Provide individualized nursing care and evaluate care for groups of patients.
Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Administer medications 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.