Registered Nurse, M6W, 36 Hours (Nights)

Boston Medical Center•Boston, MA

About The Position

Boston Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse for the 36-bed Medical Surgical/6 West unit. The unit cares for geriatric, cardiology, medical-surgical, and CCU-team general medical patients, including patients receiving Flolan and Remodulin for pulmonary hypertension and Raynaud’s disease. Nurses receive specialized training in these medications and pumps. The unit is also designated for the Nurses Improving Care for Health System Elders (NICHE) program, which promotes function, autonomy, and dignity for hospitalized adults aged 65 and older. The RN delivers patient-centered nursing care in the Medical Surgical department, supported by BMC’s nursing organization. The position is scheduled for 36 hours on nights and includes every-other-weekend and holiday work. BMC describes a supportive work environment with opportunities for training, professional development, and career growth.

Requirements

Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification is required in certain units.
Nursing degree: diploma, Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (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.

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.
403(b) savings matches.
Earned time cash out.
Paid time off.
Career advancement opportunities.
Resources to support employee and family wellbeing.