Registered Nurse, Observation Unit, 24 Hours (Nights)

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading-edge clinical care in a truly mission-driven organization.

About the Medical Surgical/Observation Department at Boston Medical Center

The Observation Unit is comprised of 28 bays, adjacent to the PACU. This unit provides protocol-driven care to a specific population of patients whose length of stay is typically 24 hours or less. The unit often turns over the entire census each day, resulting in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Patient types can include (but are not limited to) abdominal pain, R/O MI, acute wound care, and acute respiratory issues. The unit is run by Hospitalists and Family Medicine, and documentation is tailored to this specific population.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical/Observation Unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
• Update and manage patient records
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

Requirements

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• 1+ years of RN experience preferred
• Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN, or BSN (preferred); ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty certification required for certain practice areas
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic computer proficiency
• Fluency in another language a plus

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Staff self-scheduling
• Weekend shift differentials
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Pay

Compensation range: $38.05 - $75.33 per hour. This range offers an estimate based on minimum job qualifications. Base pay is determined by a broad range of factors including education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes benefits, contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Schedule

24 hours (Nights)