Stepdown Medicine Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing 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 patient care by assuming responsibility for assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. This is an onsite role at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., at 75 Francis Street. The position is assigned to Tower 14AB/12AB, has a 24-hour variable evening shift, and requires weekend rotation per the MNA contract. Scheduled weekly hours are 24.

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.
Ability to demonstrate the 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 skills in applying 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, setting priorities according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Apply knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development, as appropriate to the care setting.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care and education plans based on assessment data, input from the care team, referrals, and medical records.
Develop discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals, revising the plan 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 and perform nursing procedures safely; and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and modes of transmission, 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 and serve as a role model.
Participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives, and serve on committees while sharing information with peers.
Take responsibility for personal and professional learning, 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 efforts.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care approaches, accurately assess acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in the orientation of new staff and students, provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume responsibility for the unit when leadership personnel are absent.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, help interpret them for others, recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility and peer support.