RN Neuro ICU- MGH
About The Position
We are currently seeking a full time RN for the Neurosciences ICU at MGH. If you have experience working with neuro patients, this could be an opportunity for you. This is a 22-bed unit caring for an adult population with a variety of neurological diagnoses including stroke, brain hemorrhage, brain or back surgery, heal trauma or spinal cord injury. You will work alongside a medical team in a challenging, fast-paced environment to build a professional practice and fulfilling career. The unit-based research efforts are among the best in the world and have afforded us the ability to provide patients with bedside CT scans. Patients may require life support systems, including mechanical ventilation for unstable respiratory status and/or medication via continuous infusion to maintain cardiovascular status.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing required
- Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
- Registered Nurse RN - MA State License
- 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
- BSN Preferred
- Neuro and critical care experience are preferred
- Candidates with experience in general acute care and demonstrating a strong interest in the neuroscience specialty will also be considered
Responsibilities
- Caring for critically ill patients who have a variety of neurological diagnoses including stroke, brain hemorrhage, brain or back surgery, heal trauma or spinal cord injury
- 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
- 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.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
