ED Nurse Faulkner
About The Position
The Registered Nurse provides immediate acute care to patients in the Emergency Department at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital. The 29-bed ED offers round-the-clock X-rays, CT scans, and ultrasounds, MRI for most of the day, and is a Primary Stroke Center. The nurse triages, assesses, treats, and documents patient care. The nurse is responsible and accountable for planning and providing care to assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The role requires initiative, knowledge, and clinical skill in caring for patients with complex needs. The nurse assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care, and reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. The nurse also supports the Patient and Family Centered Care Model and an environment that exemplifies best practice. This is an onsite, regular 40-hour-per-week evening position. The schedule consists of two 12-hour shifts from 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and two 8-hour shifts from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. The role includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse licensure.
- BLS Certification for Healthcare Providers.
- Must obtain ACLS before the end of orientation; may not practice independently without ACLS.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
- Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
- Ability to adhere to all I.C.A.R.E. standards.
Nice To Haves
- PALS certification preferred.
- Emergency Department experience strongly preferred.
- Two years of telemetry experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate acute care to Emergency Department patients.
- Triage, assess, treat, and document patient care.
- Plan and provide care to assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care and the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual.
- Manage patient care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
- Use initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills to care for patients with complex needs.
- Practice the Patient and Family Centered Care Model and support an environment that exemplifies best practice.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay.
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
