Thoracic Intermediate Surgical 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 demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skill in caring for patients with complex needs and manages the full cycle of patient care assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. This role provides patient care on the BWH Thoracic Intermediate Surgical unit on a variable night schedule, 36 hours per week. It involves coordinating and documenting care, developing patient and family education and discharge plans, administering medications, performing nursing procedures, collaborating with colleagues and other disciplines, and contributing to unit quality, education, research, and operational efforts. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses; the posting also indicates that experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing required; for newly licensed nurses, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
The posting indicates experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated basic analytic thinking needed 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 related to service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.

Nice To Haves

Thoracic experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients.
Set priorities when organizing care 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 comprehensive plans of care using patient and family assessments, input from the health care team, referrals, and medical records.
Develop and document patient and family education plans using appropriate resources.
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 for patients, staff, families, and visitors.
Administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
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, serving on committees, and sharing committee information with peers.
Identify personal learning needs, pursue professional growth, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance when needed.
Use nursing research findings in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research efforts.
Use time and materials effectively and economically, suggest cost-effective care approaches, accurately assess patient acuity for staffing and assignments, and work within budgetary boundaries.
Participate in orienting new staff and students, provide input into staff clinical evaluations as appropriate, and assume unit responsibility when leadership personnel are absent.
Follow hospital and nursing policies, help interpret them for others, and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
Support unit operations through peer cooperation and flexibility with patient assignments, shifts, and work schedules.