RN, Clinical Decision Unit - MGH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on Bigelow 12, a 31-bed telemetry Short Stay Unit serving a diverse patient population with anticipated stays of 24–72 hours. The RN interprets the plan of medical care, assesses patients’ clinical needs and nursing care decisions, provides safe and competent individualized nursing care, and evaluates care for groups of patients. The role is part of a multidisciplinary team where collaboration and teamwork are emphasized. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position with a rotating day/night schedule, including weekends and holidays. The position is onsite at 90 Blossom Street.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) Massachusetts license.
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; experience cannot be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum of 1 year of RN experience required.
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of care requirements for the age groups receiving care.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Nice To Haves
- Medical/surgical background preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) 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 as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Interpret the plan of medical care, assess patients’ clinical needs and nursing care decisions, and provide safe, competent, individualized nursing care.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Generous paid time off.
- Subsidized MBTA pass with a 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
