Stepdown Medicine 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 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 manages care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and is part of the Stepdown Medicine Float Pool at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. This is an onsite role at 75 Francis Street, with a 36-hour variable rotating schedule. The role requires a weekend rotation per the MNA contract.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration in Massachusetts as a nurse.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Basic analytic 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.
Effective application of hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.
Able to work a weekend rotation per the MNA contract.

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; set priorities for patients with varying acuity and maintain continuity through clear verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development, and of neonates in applicable areas.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using information and resources from the care team, referrals, medical records, and community services.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals and revise the plan as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs, and provide a safe environment for patients, staff, families, and visitors.
Administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely and efficiently; use equipment safely and efficiently; recognize infection risks and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics, model appropriate conduct, and participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives.
Serve on unit and organizational committees and share relevant information with peers.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
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 practices; assess patient acuity when making staffing, transfer, and assignment decisions; and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff, students, and others; provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate; and assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, support their interpretation, recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels, and contribute to peer support and unit operations, including flexibility with patient, shift, and work schedule assignments.
Work a weekend rotation per the MNA contract.