RN - Inpatient Orthopedics - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

21h•Onsite

About The Position

White 6 is a 30-bed unit, handling Orthopedics and Oral Maxillofacial patients including elective total joint replacement, trauma, and orthopedic oncology. The role is 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 position requires patient care.

Requirements

Associate's Degree Nursing required
Registered Nurse, MA
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.

Nice To Haves

1 year of RN experience preferred
Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

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.