Medical ICU Nurse BWH (nights)

About the role

The 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 nurse manager, or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
• Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient.
• Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department’s documentation standards.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals.
• Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
• Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
• Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission. Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts.
• For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
• Must have minimum 1 year current Critical Care nursing experience.
• Current nursing experience in Medical ICU strongly preferred.
• Certification ACLS, CCRN Certification preferred.
• Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in a specialty area is encouraged.
• Able to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts. For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
• Experience: Must have minimum 1 year current Critical Care nursing experience. Current nursing experience in Medical ICU strongly preferred.
• Certification: Certification ACLS, CCRN Certification preferred.
• Other: Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in a specialty area is encouraged.
• Able to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.

Skills

Requires the ability to assess, plan, implement and evaluate a plan of care for a specific patient assignment. Demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. 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 nurse manager, or supervisor.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$41.71 - $105.65/Hourly Grade MNA333

Schedule

Night (United States of America)