Stepdown Medicine Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-registered professional nurse accountable for planning and providing care to assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care in 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 and requires patient care. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. This role is based in Tower 14CD at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. It is an onsite position with a 36-hour variable rotating schedule and weekend rotation per the MNA contract. Stepdown medicine experience is preferred.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration as a nurse in Massachusetts.
Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Able to work a weekend rotation per the MNA contract.
Demonstrate basic analytical thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
Demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards for 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 a plan of care for assigned patients, prioritizing care according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear, concise verbal and written communication; demonstrate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
Document patient care clearly and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using assessment information, the healthcare team, appropriate resources, and referrals.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care plans, document progress toward goals, and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely; use equipment safely and efficiently; and apply infection-prevention practices and 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, serve as a role model, participate in unit goals and reviews, and serve on committees while 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.
Apply nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care practices, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orienting new staff, students, and others; 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 contribute to peer support and flexibility in assignments, shifts, and schedules.