Thoracic ICU Nurse BWH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-registered professional nurse who plans and provides care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The nurse demonstrates initiative, clinical knowledge, and skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. The role reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and provides patient care in the Thoracic ICU at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.

Requirements

Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
At least 1 year of acute care nursing experience.
Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree. Newly licensed nurses require a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
Analytic thinking sufficient to care 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 for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned patients, prioritizing care according to patient acuity.
Maintain continuity of care through clear verbal and written communication.
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 outcomes and document progress toward goals.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
Provide a safe environment; administer medications, perform nursing procedures, and use equipment safely and efficiently; and follow infection prevention practices and universal precautions.
Interact professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; contribute to unit standards, goals, reviews, and committees.
Uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model to colleagues.
Take responsibility for professional learning, share knowledge, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance as needed.
Apply nursing research findings in practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
Use time and materials economically, suggest cost-effective care approaches, assess patient acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Assist with orientation of new staff and students, provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibilities in the absence of leadership personnel.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, recommend policy changes through appropriate channels, and support unit operations through flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and schedules.