Stepdown Medicine Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who plans and provides care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care and the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs and assumes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. The role includes coordinating and documenting patient care, developing and revising care, education, and discharge plans, administering medications and performing procedures safely, and collaborating with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines. The nurse also contributes to quality improvement, education, research, budget-conscious care, and unit operations. The position is onsite at 75 Francis Street, on Tower 16AB, with a 40-hour variable rotating schedule and a weekend rotation as required by the MNA contract.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration as a nurse in Massachusetts.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Able to work a weekend rotation per the MNA contract.
Demonstrate basic analytic thinking, observational skills, and the ability to set priorities.
Able to function under stress and demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate effective application of hospital standards related to service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

Stepdown medicine experience is preferred.
Membership in professional organizations is recommended.
Certification in a specialty area is encouraged.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients, prioritizing care according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Document patient care clearly, completely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate team members, resources, and referrals.
Evaluate patient progress, revise care plans as needed, and participate in unit and organizational quality improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment; administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and use universal precautions.
Collaborate professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; contribute to unit standards, goals, committees, and organizational initiatives.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model to other staff.
Pursue professional learning, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
Apply nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, support cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in staff and student orientation and provide clinical evaluation input as appropriate.
Assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership, follow and help interpret hospital and nursing policies, and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
Support unit operations through peer collaboration and flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and work schedules.