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 is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual and Nursing Standards of Care. The nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and manages patient care through 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 role provides patient care in the stepdown medicine setting and includes coordinating care with patients, families, and other disciplines; maintaining a safe care environment; supporting quality improvement, education, research, and unit operations; and participating in staff orientation and unit activities. Weekend rotation is required per the MNA contract. The position is onsite at 75 Francis Street, with a 36-hour variable rotating schedule.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration in Massachusetts.
Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Able to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.
Demonstrate basic analytic thinking, observational skills, and ability to set priorities.
Able to function under stress and demonstrate 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, setting priorities based on patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate clinical, agency, and community resources.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and revise the plan of care 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 procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and modes of transmission 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, serve as a role model, and participate in setting and reviewing unit goals and objectives.
Serve on unit-based and organizational committees and share information with peers.
Take responsibility for personal and professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, attend educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, recommend cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation of new staff and students, provide input into clinical 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 unit operations through flexibility with assignments and schedules.