Surgical GYN-Onc Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

13h•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 RN uses initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills to care for patients with complex needs and takes responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and requires patient care. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This role is based at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Connors 8N, and is onsite with a rotating, per-diem schedule. The RN plans and coordinates individualized care, communicates with patients, families, and colleagues, supports quality improvement and research, and contributes to education, unit operations, and cost-effective care. Weekend rotation is required under 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.
Demonstrated basic analytical thinking, observational skills, and ability to set priorities.
Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
Effective skills applying hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

GYN Oncology experience 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 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, and in accordance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop and revise comprehensive patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate resources and referrals.
Evaluate care-plan effectiveness, document progress toward goals, and revise plans as needed.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Promote a safe environment; administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently.
Recognize infection risks 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.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge, and participate in educational programs.
Use nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, support cost-effective care, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Help orient new staff and students, provide input into clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations, including flexibility with assignments and schedules.