Surgical GYN-ONC Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

2d•$42 - $106•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is accountable for planning and providing care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care and the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse uses initiative, clinical knowledge, and skills to care for patients with complex needs and manages assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. This role is based at Connors 8N at Brigham and Women's Hospital, is onsite, and has a 36-hour variable night shift schedule. The RN organizes and coordinates patient care, develops and evaluates care, education, and discharge plans, administers medication, performs procedures, and maintains a safe environment. The nurse collaborates with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; participates in quality improvement, education, research, and unit activities; and contributes to effective resource use and personnel support. Weekend rotation is required per 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.
Ability to apply basic analytic thinking in caring for a group of patients.
Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to apply hospital standards related to 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 based on patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
Apply knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development, and other applicable developmental principles in relevant care areas.
Document care clearly, completely, concisely, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop comprehensive patient and family care and education plans using assessment findings, team input, records, and appropriate resources.
Develop discharge plans that use appropriate referrals and community resources.
Evaluate and document progress toward care goals and revise care plans 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 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 evaluating unit goals and objectives, serving on committees, and sharing 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 practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials effectively and economically; suggest ways to support cost-effective care and manage within budget boundaries.
Assess patient acuity accurately when making staffing, transfer, and assignment decisions.
Participate in orientation and clinical evaluation of staff as appropriate; assume responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support cooperative unit operations, including flexibility with assignments and schedules.