Registered Nurse, Level II Nursery- 24 hrs, Rotating

About Our Level II Nursery

Our 10-bed Level II Nursy provides specialized care for infants born at 32 weeks gestation and above who require additional monitoring and support before transitioning home. We are proud of our experienced, highly skilled nursing team, whose expertise and collaborative approach create a supportive environment for both patients and colleagues.

About the role

As a Registered Nurse in the Level II Nursery, you will provide compassionate, evidence-based care to newborns requiring intermediate-level neonatal services. You will closely monitor infant health, partner with families to support their newborn's care, and collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary team to ensure positive outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to build specialized neonatal nursing skills while making a meaningful impact during an important time in a family's journey.

Why Mt. Auburn?

At Mt. Auburn Hospital, you'll join a well-established team known for its clinical expertise, collaboration, and commitment to exceptional patient care. Our supportive culture fosters professional growth and teamwork, providing nurses with the resources and encouragement to thrive while delivering outstanding care to newborns and their families.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments.
• Assesses the health care needs of patients for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation.
• Integrates theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients to support decision-making.
• Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient-centered care.
• Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families.
• Identifies resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
• Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families.
• Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect.
• Communicates effectively in the exchange of information.
• Acts as a patient advocate.
• Plans and provides patient education according to care plan and predicted Length of Stay for every patient who is alert and able to comprehend.
• Includes family members and care givers in education as appropriate.
• Participates in the development of educational materials/presentations for patients and/or significant others and documents outcome in the medical record.
• Ensures that patients and significant others receive education regarding discharge and the community services available.
• Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit based competencies.
• Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, colleagues and Mount Auburn Hospital; reflects the goals of the Hospital.
• Demonstrates responsibility.
• Participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, personal well-being and as required for license renewal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1-3 years related work experience preferred.
• License: Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Certificate required.
• ACLS required for some specific clinical units.

Physical Requirements & Environment

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift. Employees in this role must be competent to provide patient care to one or more of the following age groups: Young adult: 16-30 years, Middle Age: 30-60 years, Elderly: 60+.

Pay

$37.00 - $95.37 (base hourly wage range). Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, including seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.