Registered Nurse, IV Team, Per Diem (Day/Evening)
About The Position
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That’s why you’ll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you’ll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There’s never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC nurse. Position: Registered Nurse Location: IV Team Schedule: Per Diem (Day/Evening) ABOUT THE Medical Surgical/IV Team DEPARTMENT AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER: The IV nurses are a dedicated team of “vascular access specialists”. They support all inpatients, from geriatrics to small children, needing intravenous access for the administration of medications, fluids, feeding and blood products. Their expertise focuses on infection reduction and safe insertion of peripheral, ultrasound peripheral, midlines and PICC lines. Their knowledge base allows them to be an excellent resource for doctors, nurses and infection prevention staff. POSITION SUMMARY: As an RN in the Medical Surgical, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization, and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.
Requirements
- Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- 1+ years of RN experience preferred
- Certification in basic life support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
- Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
- Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
- Basic computer proficiency
Nice To Haves
- Fluency in another language a plus
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
- Communicate with various health care 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/information
- Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization
- Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects
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 increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
