RN - Critical Care Stepdown Unit - Per Diem Night Shift - WDH
About The Position
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. This role is for a Registered Nurse on a Critical Care Stepdown Unit at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance its mission of patient care, research, teaching, and community service. This position is part of a 21-bed unit offering a 3:1 RN ratio for IMCU patients and a 4:1 RN ratio for med/surg tele patients. The unit also benefits from a pharmacist, a designated clinical educator, an inpatient clinical coach, a night shift clinical educator, a day/night clinical practice leader, a resource RN with minimal patient assignment, and designated LNAs per shift.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing required
- Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] required
- Clinical nursing experience 1+ years required
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification [PALS] preferred
Responsibilities
- Interpreting the plan of medical care
- Assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care
- Assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner
- Providing individualized nursing care
- Evaluating nursing care for groups of patients
- Administering medications to patients and monitoring patients for reactions or side effects
- Recording patients' medical information and vital signs
- Monitoring, recording, and reporting symptoms or changes in patients' conditions
- Consulting and coordinating with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans
- Modifying patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions
Benefits
- Competitive base pay
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
