Registered Nurse, Medical Step Down, 36 Hours (Nights, / Rotating weekends)
About The Position
Boston Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for its 38-bed Medical Step Down unit, which cares for intermediate-level medical patients, including complex cardiology patients, patients with pericardial drains, TAVR patients, ventilated patients, and patients transferred from the MICU with complex medical issues. The RN delivers patient-centered care within a supportive nursing organization and contributes to BMC’s mission of providing exceptional and equitable care. The position is scheduled for 36 hours on nights, with rotating weekends. The role involves assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients; communicating with patients, families, and healthcare team members; coordinating and delegating care; maintaining patient records; and using computerized data and information. The RN follows nursing policies and guidelines and may assist the leadership team with quality improvement projects.
Requirements
- Must have an active or pending Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license or the ability to obtain one.
- Certification in basic life support (BLS).
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required in certain units.
- Nursing degree: diploma, ASN, or BSN; ability to obtain a BSN within four years.
- Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty certification is required for certain practice areas.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Physical ability to meet job responsibilities.
- Basic computer proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of RN experience preferred.
- BSN preferred.
- Fluency in another language is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients.
- Communicate with healthcare team members, patients, and their families.
- Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues.
- Update and manage patient records.
- Enter and interpret computerized data and information.
- Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization.
- Assist the leadership team with quality improvement projects as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Staff self-scheduling.
- Weekend shift differentials.
- Relocation assistance.
- Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs.
- Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety.
- Supportive work environment focused on training, professional development, and growth.
- Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program focused on increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System.
- Pharmacy benefits.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 403(b) savings matches.
- Earned time cash out.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
