Surgical Trauma ICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$42 - $106•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 the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs and manages patient care by assuming responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The role reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and requires patient care. The position is a 36-hour variable night role in the BWH Trauma ICU.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The posting indicates that experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
At least 2 years of current nursing experience.
Analytical 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.
Ability to apply hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

Current surgical trauma experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients, setting priorities for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of growth and development for the patient population served.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate patient, family, healthcare-team, referral, and community resources.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals and revise 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 efficiently; and use equipment safely.
Recognize infection risks and modes of transmission and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; collaborate with other disciplines; and develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model to other staff members.
Participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives, serving on committees, and sharing information with peers.
Take responsibility for personal and 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 efforts.
Use time and materials effectively and economically, suggest cost-effective care practices, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of 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 the unit through flexibility with assignments, shifts, and schedules.