Thoracic ICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who plans and provides care for assigned patients according to the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. This role is in the BWH Thoracic ICU, is onsite, and is scheduled for 36 hours per week on a variable night shift. The nurse provides safe, coordinated, evidence-informed care; develops and evaluates patient and family education and discharge plans; collaborates with patients, families, and other disciplines; participates in quality improvement, research, unit activities, and staff education; and uses time and resources responsibly.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
At least 1 year of acute care nursing experience.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Analytic thinking sufficient 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.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients, setting priorities according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient care plans using assessment findings, input from patients and families, the healthcare team, referrals, and medical records.
Develop and document patient and family education plans using appropriate resources.
Develop discharge plans using appropriate referrals and community resources.
Evaluate progress toward care goals and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment and administer medications, perform procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and modes of transmission, and use universal precautions.
Collaborate with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; help develop and evaluate unit-specific standards of care.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics, serve as a role model, and participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives.
Serve on committees and share relevant information with peers.
Maintain 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 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 and provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate.
Assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel and follow hospital and nursing policies.
Recommend policy and procedure changes through appropriate channels and support unit operations through flexibility with assignments and schedules.