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 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 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. Patient care is required. The position is onsite at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with multiple shifts available in Tower 14ABCD, 16AB, and 12AB. Weekend rotation is required according to the MNA contract.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of nursing.
Current registration as a nurse 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 necessary to care for a group of patients.
Demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
Able to function under stress with 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 care for assigned patients, setting priorities for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Apply appropriate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
Document patient care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate team members, 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; administer medication and perform nursing procedures safely; use equipment safely and efficiently; and follow infection prevention practices, including universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, and colleagues, and 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, serve on committees, and share information with peers.
Take responsibility for professional development, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in 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 effectively and economically, support cost-effective care, assess acuity for staffing decisions, and manage within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orientation and, as appropriate, provide input into clinical evaluations of staff.
Assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel; follow and help interpret hospital and nursing policies; and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
Support unit operations through cooperation and flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and work schedules.