Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
Responsible for planning and providing comprehensive patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care. This includes assessing patient needs, implementing physician orders, and coordinating interdisciplinary care within the perioperative and float pool environment.
Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc.
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Job Summary A Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated Nursing Director, or supervisor. The PACU Staff Nurse will also ensure the practice of the Patient and Family Centered Care Model in an environment that exemplifies best practice.
1. Provision of a safe environment
Maintains patient safety by identifying risk factors and intervening appropriately.
Participates in product trials by evaluating for safety.
Utilizes nursing judgment in implementing physician orders in a safe and conscientious manner. Notifies manager, clinical leader or supervisor with any concerns.
2. Organizational ethics
Maintains and promotes an atmosphere which reflects the mission and values of the organization.
Respects and supports a culturally diverse staff and patient population.
Serves as a patient and family advocate in providing care at all times.
Utilizes the proper procedures to resolve patients conflicts i.e. interdisciplinary meeting, ethics committee.
3. Management of resources
Appropriately delegates responsibility to unit secretaries, and patient care assistants with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities.
Utilizes staff development to meet educational needs.
The Charge Nurse Role: Completes the assignment for the following shift based on the acuity of patients; Coordinates nursing activities for the unit; Serves as a Clinical Resource for staff on the unit and is aware of all patient conditions; Assists manager or supervisor in determining staffing needs for the next shift; Completes report sheet for the manager or supervisor.
4. Management of information
Documents patient care assessment, flow sheets and interventions on Meditech system.
Individualizes patient diagnosis and sets goals for all identified patient problems.
Documents patient response to interventions in Meditech and /or nursing notes.
Documents patient incidents in detail as they occur. This includes falls, reactions to medications, or other injuries.
Gives taped report in concise, comprehensive manner.
Utilizes Meditech system to: Check patient orders; views patient results; views cross-departmental communication via E-mail
Anticipates discharge date and initiates nursing referral.
5. Collaborative interdisciplinary care
Interacts with all members of health care team to provide interdisciplinary patient care.
Maintains and fosters a team work approach to patient care within the Nursing Department.
6. Patient/Family education
Determines and incorporates patient/family education into plan of care.
Documents patient teaching and response onto nursing Meditech or nursing notes. Completes discharge teaching with patient and/or family member
7. Competency
Maintains compliance with hospital, nursing and unit specific competencies.
Actively seeks out unit and/or service related Continuing Education classes.
8. Quality improvement
Understands unit specific QI plan and participates in audits as required.
Revises patient care based on QI results.
Participates in SEAQ programs.
9. Patient care
Accurately assesses patients and develops appropriate plan of care based on hospital standards including psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and physical needs of patients and families.
Implements ordered treatments and dispenses medications according to hospital policy. Maintains standard precautions while delivering care.
Continually evaluates patient’s status and updates plan of care as needed.
Participates in interdisciplinary rounds.
Continuum of care
Initiates and Coordinates interdisciplinary care planning with other health care professionals, i.e. Case Review, Dietary, PT, OT, Social Service and Psychiatry.
Participates in post-hospital plan of care with Case Review.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Work Location 1153 Centre Street: Scheduled Weekly Hours 24
Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range $41.36 - $100.00/Hourly
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization.
Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors.
The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.
In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.
We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.
2810 Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Requires a Massachusetts Registered Nurse license, BLS, and ACLS certifications, with a preference for a Bachelor's degree in Nursing. Candidates must have 2-5 years of experience in PACU, critical care, med/surg with telemetry, and acute inpatient psychiatry.
Market context
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