RN - Orthopedics- MGH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse works on White 6, a 30-bed unit specializing in orthopaedics and oral maxillofacial/medical care. Patients include those undergoing elective total joint replacement, trauma care, orthopedic oncology treatment, and oral-maxillofacial trauma and reconstructive procedures for TMJ. The role is accountable for interpreting medical care plans, assessing patients and making clinical decisions about nursing care, ensuring care is safe and competent, providing individualized care, and evaluating care for groups of patients. The position is onsite at 55 Fruit Street and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a rotating day/night shift, with weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in Nursing required; a bachelor’s degree in Nursing is preferred.
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
- Clinical nursing experience of 0–1 year required.
- Familiarity with principles and skills needed to provide practical nursing care and treatment.
- Knowledge of care requirements for 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
- Two or more years of RN experience.
- Orthopaedic experience preferred.
- Medical/surgical experience may be considered.
- BSN 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 as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions.
- Interpret medical care plans, assess patients, make clinical decisions regarding nursing care, and evaluate nursing care.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
