Med/Surg Registered Nurse - 6 East

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process. They oversee other assigned team members and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver specialized care.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population-specific care in accordance with BORN regulations and professional standards of care.
• Specialty areas include Adult GI, ARTC, Cancer Center, Cardiovascular Center, Device Clinic, ED, ICU, L&D/AETU, Maternal Fetal Medicine, Med/Surg, Mother/Baby, OR, PACU/Henderson, Pediatrics, Pedi GI, Psychiatry, SCN, STAT RN, and Primary Care Triage RN.

Requirements

• Additional requirements vary by specialty area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree is required.
• Current Massachusetts RN license.
• Current BLS certification.

Skills

• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Knowledge of BORN regulations and professional standards of care.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

Benefits

Mass General Brigham offers competitive benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Hours are typically full-time, but may vary based on department needs.

Career Path

Continuing education opportunities and career advancement within Mass General Brigham are available.

Essential Functions

CAREfirst: Adheres to general hospital standards, utilizes communication skills, contributes to quality services, updates knowledge, makes independent decisions, applies knowledge, assesses physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and social needs, individualizes care, updates plan of care, implements care, evaluates care, sets priorities, coordinates care, collaborates with multidisciplinary team, recognizes changes, identifies primary caregiver, includes them in teaching and planning, provides patient comfort, ensures confidentiality, uses equipment and supplies, assesses need for restraints, demonstrates restraint techniques, assures equipment safety, responds to emergencies, promotes fall prevention, treats patients respectfully, advocates for patients, provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support, ensures quality, controls costs, participates in performance improvement, documents accurately, coordinates educational plan, assesses education needs, administers medications safely, verifies medication accuracy, coordinates with multidisciplinary team, facilitates comprehensive discharge plan.