RN Neurosciences - MGH
About The Position
The inpatient neuroscience unit consists of 3 floors in our newest state of the art Lunder building. The Lunder building is a beautiful open space with floor to ceiling windows, private rooms, and access to the latest equipment promoting an optimal care environment. Neuroscience nurses at MGH are part of an amazing team of clinicians who provide exceptional care to complex patients with a primary neurological diagnosis. Our neuroscience nurses care for an adult population that includes a variety of primary neurological diagnoses such as stroke, head and spine trauma, and degenerative spine disease requiring surgical intervention. Our neuroscience nurses become experts in the care of this complex patient population with proficiency caring for patients with altered mental status, external drains, including cerebral and lumbar drains, mechanical ventilation, and parenteral feeding tubes. As experts in the complexity of nervous system disorders, inpatient neuroscience nurses are a critical part of the multispecialty care at MGH that practice with a team approach and a focus on great patient outcomes. Enjoy a flexible, unit-based schedule that does not require floating.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
- Registered Nurse RN - MA State License
- 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
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- 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.
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
