RN, Surgical Unit - MGH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides care on Ellison 7, a 36-bed adult inpatient trauma and surgical unit at Massachusetts General Hospital. The unit cares for patients recovering from complex trauma events and a range of surgical procedures, including abdominal and oncology surgeries. Nurses work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on clinical excellence, professional growth, innovation, learning, and mentorship. As a Dedicated Education Unit, Ellison 7 partners with nursing schools in Boston and offers staff opportunities to help educate future nurses. The RN interprets medical care plans, assesses patients and makes clinical decisions regarding nursing care, ensures care is safe and competent, provides individualized care, and evaluates care for groups of patients. The role requires 36 hours per week on a rotating day/night schedule, including weekends and holidays. This is an onsite position at 267 Charles Street.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in nursing required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
- A minimum of one year of RN experience is required.
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
- Knowledge of care required by the age groups served.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
- Experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
- Interpret medical care plans, assess patients, provide individualized nursing care, and evaluate care for groups of patients.
- Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently.
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.
- Discounts on tickets and passes for ski resorts, museums, and sporting events.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
