Surgical GYN-ONC Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

3d•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 uses initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills to care for patients with complex needs, and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The position reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and requires patient care. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This is a regular, onsite role at Connors 8N at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc., with a 36-hour variable night shift and weekend rotation per the MNA contract. The nurse manages patient care, communicates and collaborates with patients, families, and the healthcare team, contributes to quality improvement and education, and supports unit operations, research, and cost-effective care.

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 demonstrate basic analytic thinking needed to care for a group of patients.
Demonstrates observational skills and ability to set priorities.
Able to function under stress and demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills.
Demonstrates effective application of hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect, 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 care for assigned patients; set priorities for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Document care in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop and revise comprehensive patient care plans based on assessments, records, and input from the healthcare team.
Develop patient and family education plans and document education provided.
Develop discharge plans using appropriate resources, referrals, and community resources.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely and efficiently; use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks and modes of transmission and use 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 growth, 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 investigators.
Use time and materials effectively and economically, suggest ways to support cost-effective care, assess acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work 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 hospital and nursing policies and recommend changes through appropriate channels.
Support effective unit operations, including flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and work schedules.