Registered Nurse, Surgical Stepdown, 36 Hours (Nights)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

About The Position

Boston Medical Center is hiring a Registered Nurse for its Surgical Stepdown unit, part of the Critical Care/3W Intermediate Care Unit. The 38-bed unit cares for intermediate-level surgical patients, including postoperative and surgical specialty patients in trauma, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, transplant, and cardiothoracic surgery. The RN delivers patient-centered, evidence-based care within BMC’s nursing organization and contributes to the organization’s mission of providing exceptional and equitable care. The position is scheduled for 36 night hours. BMC describes a supportive work environment with opportunities for training, professional development, and career growth.

Requirements

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; BSN is preferred. 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.
Fluency in another language is a plus.
BSN preferred.

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 with a focus 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.