Thoracic Intermediate Surgical Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs and manages the full cycle of patient care: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and provides patient care on the Thoracic Intermediate Surgical unit at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The role is onsite, scheduled for 36 hours per week on a variable night shift. The nurse organizes and prioritizes care for patients of varying acuity, maintains clear communication, documents care, and develops patient and family care, education, and discharge plans. The role includes safe medication administration and nursing procedures, collaboration with other disciplines, participation in quality improvement, education, research, budget, and personnel activities, and support for the unit's effective operation. A bachelor's degree in nursing is required for newly licensed nurses; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Demonstrated basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective skills in applying hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

Thoracic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients.
Prioritize care for patients with varying acuity and maintain continuity through clear verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
Document patient care clearly and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive care plans using patient and family assessments, health-team input, referrals, and medical records.
Develop and document patient and family education plans using appropriate resources.
Develop discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals and revise care plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment for patients, staff, families, and visitors; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely; and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and transmission modes and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues, and collaborate with other disciplines.
Develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care; uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model.
Participate in establishing and reviewing unit goals and objectives, serve on committees, and share information with peers.
Take responsibility for professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials effectively and economically, suggest cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orienting new staff and students, provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility with assignments and schedules.