RN, Surgical Unit - MGH
About The Position
Join Ellison 7, a dynamic 36-bed adult inpatient trauma and surgical unit where nurses provide highly specialized care to patients recovering from complex trauma events and a wide range of surgical procedures, including abdominal and oncology surgeries. Ellison 7 offers a fast-paced, collaborative environment that fosters professional growth, innovation, and clinical excellence. As a Dedicated Education Unit, we are deeply committed to learning and mentorship, partnering with nursing schools throughout Boston and providing staff the opportunity to play an active role in educating the next generation of nurses. This is an exciting opportunity for nurses who are passionate about advancing their skills, contributing to a culture of learning, and making a meaningful impact on patients during some of their most critical moments of recovery.
Requirements
- BSN strongly preferred
- a minimum of one year of RN experience is required
- Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
- Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
- Registered Nurse RN - MA 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
- BSN strongly preferred
- 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
- 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
