RN - Orthopedics- MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The RN on White 6 provides individualized nursing care to groups of patients in a 30-bed unit specializing in orthopaedics and Oral Maxillofacial/Medical care. Patients include those undergoing elective total joint replacement, receiving trauma care, and receiving orthopedic oncology care, as well as patients requiring oral-maxillofacial trauma and TMJ reconstructive procedures. The role interprets plans of medical care, assesses patients, makes clinical decisions regarding nursing care, ensures care is delivered safely and competently, and evaluates nursing care. White 6 emphasizes patient-centered care and participatory management, with staff included in unit-level decision-making. The unit has written holiday policy guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, quality initiatives, a resource nurse role that coordinates day-to-day care, and a unit-based CPR instructor who offers monthly classes. This onsite position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a rotating day/night schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts.
Clinical nursing experience; 0–1 year is listed as required.
Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
Familiarity with principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care.
Knowledge of care required by the age groups receiving care.
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

Two or more years of RN experience is sought for the ideal candidate.
Orthopaedic experience is preferred.
Candidates with medical/surgical experience may be considered.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is strongly preferred.

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 in response to patients’ conditions and responses.
Interpret plans of medical care, assess patients, make clinical decisions regarding nursing care, provide individualized care, and evaluate care for groups of patients.
Provide nursing care in a safe and competent manner.