Stepdown Medicine Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham • Boston, MA

1d • $42 - $106 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts and is 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 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor.

This role provides patient care in the Tower 14AB/12AB. It is onsite at 75 Francis Street, with a 36-hour variable rotating schedule. Weekend rotation is required per the MNA contract. For newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.

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.
• Able to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.
• Demonstrate basic analytic thinking, observational skills, and the ability to set priorities.
• Able to function under stress and demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrate effective teamwork, respect for others, communication, 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 care for assigned patients, setting priorities according to patient acuity.
• Maintain continuity of care through clear and concise verbal and written communication.
• Apply appropriate knowledge of patient growth and development.
• Document patient care clearly, completely, and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
• Develop and revise comprehensive patient care plans using assessment data and input from families, the healthcare team, referrals, and medical records.
• Develop patient and family education plans and discharge plans, using appropriate resources and referrals.
• Evaluate and document progress toward patient care goals.
• Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
• Maintain a safe environment; administer medication and perform nursing procedures safely; use equipment safely and efficiently; and apply infection-risk awareness and universal precautions.
• Interact professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; contribute to unit standards, goals, committees, and organizational activities.
• Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model to staff.
• 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 practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
• Use time and materials effectively, support cost-effective care, assess acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
• Participate in orientation and appropriate clinical evaluation of staff; assume unit responsibility when leadership is absent; follow and help interpret policies; and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
• Support unit operations through cooperation and flexibility with patient assignments, shift assignments, and work schedules.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level