Job Description

Site: The Brigham and Womens Hospital Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Part Time/ 20 Hours/ Variable/ Rotating Shift / Boston MA
Pediatric/ Adult patients
Bilingual Spanish

Staff Nurse will cross cover patients from newborn to elder.

Southern Jamaica Plain Health Center (SJPHC) is a licensed Community Health Center of Brigham and Womens Hospital and provides multi-disciplinary comprehensive care including Adult and Pediatric Primary Care OB/GYN Cardiology Neurology Podiatry and Behavioral Health. SJPHC has a long-standing commitment to comprehensive team-based care and serving the community.

Job Summary

Summary
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 Departments 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.

For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Does this position require Patient Care Yes

Essential Functions
CLINICAL PRACTICE
Organization of Patient Care
Accountable for assessing planning implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric areas such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.
-Quality of Care
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 departments 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.
-Coordination/Collaboration
Interacts with patients families and colleagues in a professional manner.
Collaborates with other discipline(s).
Develops utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care.
Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
Serves on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminates information to peers.
-Education
Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.
-Research
Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
-Budget
Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
Assesses patients acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing transfers and assignments.
Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.
-Personnel
Participates in the orientation of new staff members students and others as appropriate.
Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff as appropriate.
Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit e.g. flexibility in relation to patient assignments shift assignment or work schedule.

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.

• Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Massachusetts required.

Language Skills:

• 1. Bilingual Spanish fluency required.

Experience:

• 2. Prior ambulatory clinic experience strongly preferred.

• 3. Primary Care nursing experience strongly preferred.

• 4. Telephone Triage experience preferred.

• 5. Community Health experienced preferred.

• 6. Experience with Adult patients preferred.

• 7. Pediatric nursing experience preferred.

• 8. Previous experience with medical residents preferred. Desire to work with medical trainees at all levels is essential.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients.
- Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities.
- Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service teamwork communication respect for others and time/priority management.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

640 Centre Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

20

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.71 - $105.65/Hourly

Grade

MNA333 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 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.

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Womens 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 Veterans 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 .

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Part time, Traineeship, Remote work, Shift work, Rotating shift,

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