Registered Nurse, Med/Surg Float Pool, 36 Hours (Nights / Every Third Weekend)
About The Position
Boston Medical Center is seeking a registered nurse to join its Med/Surg Float Pool. The role provides nursing care across medical-surgical and IMCU areas, as well as for adult and pediatric patients over age 15 and patients in the Observation unit. Float pool nurses may also staff surge units when needed. Nurses caring for IMCU patients must complete specialized classes and training. The department has approximately 70 RN staff and provides 24/7 clinical coverage. Using BMC’s patient-centered care model, the RN delivers care by assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients. The nurse works with a supportive nursing organization and follows guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization. The schedule is 36 hours on nights, with every third weekend.
Requirements
- Be licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Hold a nursing degree: Diploma, ASN, or BSN; ability to obtain a BSN within four years.
- Hold basic life support (BLS) certification.
- Hold Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification for certain units.
- Have relevant clinical experience and/or specialty certification for certain practice areas.
- Have effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Have the physical ability to meet job responsibilities.
- Have basic computer proficiency.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of RN experience is preferred.
- A BSN is preferred.
- Fluency in another language is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical area, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients.
- Communicate with 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 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.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- 403(b) savings matches.
- Earned time cash out.
- Paid time off.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Resources to support employee and family wellbeing.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
