NICU Nurse BWH
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Boston, MA - USA
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Job Summary
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.
Job Summary
STAFF NURSE / 36 HOURS / NIGHT SHIFT / VARIABLE / BWH NICU - CWN6The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse licensed in Massachusetts who is responsible for planning delivering coordinating and evaluating high-quality patient care in accordance with established Nursing Standards of Care and the Nursing Departments Clinical Practice Manual. This role requires sound clinical judgment initiative strong communication skills and the ability to care for patients with complex needs. The Registered Nurse assumes responsibility for the full nursing processincluding assessment care planning implementation evaluation documentation patient education and discharge planningand reports to the designated nurse manager or supervisor.
This position requires direct patient care.
Essential Responsibilities
Patient Care and Clinical Practice
Assess plan implement and evaluate individualized plans of care for assigned patients.
Prioritize care for patients with varying levels of acuity and complexity.
Provide safe efficient evidence-based nursing care in accordance with hospital policies standards and procedures.
Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of growth and development principles for the patient population served including adult geriatric neonatal or obstetric patients as applicable.
Perform nursing procedures administer medications and use equipment safely and effectively.
Quality Safety and Documentation
Document patient care clearly accurately completely and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
Develop and update comprehensive care education and discharge plans using appropriate clinical data interdisciplinary input and community resources.
Evaluate patient progress toward goals and revise plans of care as needed to support desired outcomes.
Maintain a safe environment for patients families visitors and staff.
Apply infection prevention practices including universal precautions and awareness of transmission risks.
Participate in unit-based and organizational quality management and quality improvement initiatives.
Collaboration and Professional Practice
Communicate clearly and professionally with patients families colleagues and members of the interdisciplinary care team.
Collaborate with other disciplines to support coordinated patient-centered care.
Uphold the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics and serve as a positive role model for peers and colleagues.
Participate in unit goals standards of care committees and initiatives and share relevant information with peers.
Support a cooperative team environment through flexibility with patient assignments shift assignments scheduling needs and unit priorities.
Professional Development Education and Research
Identify personal learning needs and pursue ongoing professional growth.
Participate in unit-based and organizational education programs.
Share knowledge and experience with colleagues and seek guidance when additional learning is needed.
Apply nursing research findings to clinical practice and support nursing or medical research activities as appropriate.
Resource Stewardship and Unit Support
Use time materials and resources effectively and economically.
Support cost-effective delivery of care and demonstrate awareness of budgetary considerations.
Accurately assess patient acuity when supporting staffing transfer and assignment decisions.
Participate in the orientation of new staff students and others as appropriate.
Provide input into clinical evaluations when appropriate and assume unit responsibilities in the absence of leadership personnel.
Adhere to hospital and nursing policies assist with policy interpretation and recommend policy or procedure changes through appropriate channels.
Qualifications
Qualifications
Education and Licensure: Graduate of an approved nursing program with current registration as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts. A Bachelor of Science in Nursing is required for newly licensed nurses.
Experience: Current Level II or Level III NICU experience is required.
Preferred Qualifications and Schedule: Membership in professional nursing organizations is recommended and specialty certification is encouraged. Must be able to work every other weekend.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
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Pay Range
$41.71 - $105.65/HourlyGrade
MNA333EEO Statement:
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.
