RN- Critical Care Stepdown Unit - Wentworth Douglas Hospital
About The Position
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Per diem opportunity available on Critical Care Stepdown unit Looking for a safe supportive environment to care for patients and build your career? Here is your opportunity to expand your nursing experience, preparing you for a higher acuity unit in a Magnet recognized hospital with the lowest RN to patient ratios in the greater seacoast area! Benefits of working on this 21 bed unit include: - 3:1 RN ratio for IMCU patients 4:1 RN ratio for med/surg tele patients Pharmacist on the unit Designated clinical educator and a house wide night shift clinical educator Inpatient clinical coach Day/Night Clinical practice leader Resource RN with minimal patient assignment Designated LNA's per shift Leadership support Job Summary Summary 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. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
- Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
- Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS (AHA)] - American Heart Association (AHA) preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification [NRP] - American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certification [PALS] - Data Conversion - Various Issuers preferred
- Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year 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.
Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
- Administer medications to patients 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.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
