RN, Medical Unit - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•$42 - $108•Onsite

About The Position

The RN works on a 25-bed inpatient general medicine unit serving a diverse adult population with a wide range of complex medical problems. The role provides competent, compassionate, individualized nursing care to patients and families, collaborating with healthcare professionals across disciplines. The nurse interprets the medical plan of care, uses clinical judgment to assess patients and determine nursing care, ensures care is delivered safely and competently, and evaluates care for groups of patients. The role is part-time at 24 hours per week, onsite at 55 Fruit Street, with a rotating day/night schedule that includes weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in nursing required; a bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred.
Registered Nurse (RN) Massachusetts state license required.
Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
Familiarity with principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
Knowledge of the care required by the age groups served.
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 of Science in Nursing (BSN) strongly preferred.
Minimum of 1 year of medical/surgical RN experience.

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 and use clinical decision-making to assess nursing care needs.
Provide safe, competent, individualized nursing care and evaluate care for groups of patients.