Stepdown Medicine Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

9d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who plans and provides patient care for 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 role is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required. This onsite role is based at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 75 Francis Street, in Tower 14CD. It is scheduled for 40 hours per week on a 40-hour variable, rotating shift, with weekend rotation required under the MNA contract. The role involves direct patient care.

Requirements

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

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, setting priorities according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
Document patient care clearly, completely, and concisely in compliance with nursing standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate team members, referrals, and community resources.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals, revising 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, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and transmission methods 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 act as a role model.
Participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives, serving on committees, and sharing 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 practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials effectively, offer suggestions for cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budget boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students, provide input into staff evaluations when 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 cooperative unit operations, including flexibility with assignments and schedules.