Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg - $35 per hour

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Med Surg for a nursing job in Somerville, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 24 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Seeking an experienced RN for an exciting opportunity to work on Bigelow 12, the new Short Stay Unit. The Short Stay Unit is a 31-bed telemetry floor that cares for a diverse patient population. The goal is to provide quality driven, patient-centered care to individuals with an anticipated stay of 24- 72 hours. Our nurses are authentic leaders within our hospital—revered for their clinical wisdom, valued as colleagues and recognized for the tremendous contributions they make to elevate patient care and enhance our capabilities. Here, you’ll be a valued member of our comprehensive multidisciplinary team where collaboration and teamwork are the norm, not the exception. Reasons to Choose MGH · MGH is the #1 hospital in New England based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2022-2023 · Competitive pay scale with annual pay increases · Shift differentials for nights, evenings and weekend hours · Generous PTO - New, full-time employees may earn up to 29 days annually, and the accrual rate is pro-rated for part-time employees · Subsidized MBTA Pass · Enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events Principal Duties and Responsibilities 1) Provides competent, compassionate patient- and family-centered nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork. a) Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families. b) Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. c) Identifies, plans and implements nursing interventions. Facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. d) Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family education, teaching and discharge planning. e) Documents relevant patient data / information. f) Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members. Promotes continuity of care through effective hand-offs. g) Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective way. h) Performs specific functions as described in the unit Scope of Service. i) Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in relevant unit Scope of Service. j) Participates in, and contributes to, performance improvement activities. k) Integrates the six aims of performance improvement into care delivery: (a) Safety — no needless death, injury, pain or suffering for patients or staff. (b) Effectiveness — care and service will be based on best evidence, informed by patient values and preferences. (c) Patient Centeredness — all care and service will honor the individual patients — their values, choices, culture, social context and specific needs. (d) Timeliness — waste noone’s time; no unnecessary waiting. (e) Efficiency — remove all unnecessary processes or steps in a process; streamline all activities. (f) Equity — all care and service will be fair and equitable — the system will treat all patients equally. l) Exhibits compliance with regulatory and quality and safety requirements. 2) Collaborates with other professionals and directs support staff and nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards. a) Teaches and directs all nonprofessional nursing personnel for whom she/he is responsible. b) Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members. c) Appropriately utilizes nursing resources. d) Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members. 3) Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment. a) Utilizes resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care. b) Provides inputto the Nursing Director regarding unit needs. c) Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures. d) Professional Development: i) Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices. ii) Within the framework of the nursing Scope of Service (NPM 5.0 Guidelines-Patient Care: Statement of Accountability and Scope of Practice) and The Clinical Recognition Program (See guidelines, collaborates with nurse manager / nursing director / clinical nurse specialist / nursing practice specialist to identify his/her level of practice and with clinical leadership, identifies appropriate learning experiences to enhance their professional development. iii) Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training. iv) Identifies specific learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them. v) Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal academic programs. Requirements for a Short Stay Unit RN Minimum 1 year RN experience required. Medical/surgical background preferred. BSN preferred. BLS preferred.

Recruiter: Sylvestri, David E.

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3307646. Posted job title: Nurse - 24 Hours Nights

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs

Location: Winter Hill, MA, US

Posted Date: 10/31/2024