Trauma Surgical Nurse BWH
About The Position
The Registered Nurse is a Massachusetts-licensed professional nurse responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The RN demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs, and manages care through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor and provides patient care in the Trauma Surgical unit at The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. This is an onsite, regular position scheduled for 36 variable night hours per week at 75 Francis Street. The stated pay range is $41.71–$105.65 per hour. A Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses; the qualifications also state that a Bachelor's degree in Nursing is required and that experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
Requirements
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing required; the posting states that experience may be accepted in lieu of a degree.
- Newly licensed nurses must have a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing.
- Demonstrated basic analytical thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
- Observational skills and ability to set priorities.
- Ability to function under stress with effective interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to apply hospital standards for service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time and priority management.
Nice To Haves
- One year of current surgical experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate a plan of care for assigned patients; set priorities according to patient acuity and maintain continuity through clear verbal and written communication.
- Apply appropriate knowledge of adult and geriatric growth and development.
- Document patient care clearly, completely, and concisely in accordance with nursing standards.
- Develop patient and family care, education, and discharge plans using appropriate clinical, community, and referral resources.
- Evaluate patient outcomes, document progress toward goals, and revise plans of care as needed.
- Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and improvement programs.
- Promote a safe environment; administer medications and perform nursing procedures safely; use equipment effectively; and apply infection-prevention practices and universal precautions.
- Interact professionally with patients, families, colleagues, and other disciplines; uphold the A.N.A. code of ethics and serve as a role model.
- Contribute to unit standards, goals, reviews, committees, and communication of relevant information to peers.
- Take responsibility for professional development, share knowledge with colleagues, participate in educational programs, and seek guidance for learning needs.
- Use nursing research in clinical practice and support nursing or medical research endeavors.
- Use time and materials economically, support cost-effective care, assess acuity for staffing and assignment decisions, and manage within budget boundaries.
- Participate in orientation and appropriate clinical evaluation of staff; assume unit responsibility in the absence of leadership; follow and help interpret policies; recommend policy changes through appropriate channels; and support unit operations through flexibility with assignments and schedules.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
