Stepdown Medicine Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•$42 - $106•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 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 reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and requires patient care. The role includes organizing care for patients of varying acuity; developing and evaluating patient, family education, and discharge plans; documenting care; administering medications and performing procedures safely; collaborating with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; supporting quality improvement, education, research, and unit operations; and using time and materials economically. The position is onsite at 75 Francis Street, with a 24-hour variable evening shift and 24 scheduled hours per week. Weekend rotation is required per the MNA contract.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration in Massachusetts.
For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Evidence of basic analytic thinking needed 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.
Ability to apply hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.
Able to work 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.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication, and demonstrate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive patient and family care and education plans using assessment data, team input, referrals, records, and appropriate resources.
Develop discharge plans using appropriate resources, 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; administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently; recognize infection risks and use universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues; collaborate with other disciplines; develop, use, and evaluate unit-specific standards of care.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics, model professional behavior, participate in setting unit goals, and serve on committees while sharing information with peers.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge, 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; assess acuity accurately for staffing, transfers, and assignments; and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orienting staff and students, provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow and help interpret hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations, including flexibility with patient, shift, or work-schedule assignments.
Work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.