Antepartum Nurse BWH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Brigham and Women's Hospital Antepartum Unit is seeking a Staff Nurse—Per Diem to provide direct patient care in a high-acuity obstetric setting. The RN must be registered in MA, with a Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, and capable of planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care plans.

Responsibilities include prioritizing patient needs, documenting care accurately, and collaborating with the health care team to ensure quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.
• Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse (MA State License).
• Experience: 1 year acute obstetric/antenatal or labor & delivery experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
• Set priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
• Maintain continuity through clear and concise communication (verbal and written).
• Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development for adult/geriatric patients in obstetric settings.
• Administer medications safely according to policy and procedure.
• Collaborate with other disciplines and participate in unit-based quality initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Observation skills

Interpersonal skills

Time/priority management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

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Job Summary

Staff Nurse- Per Diem- BWH Antepartum UnitThe 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 Department's 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

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 patient. In 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 department's 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.

Qualifications

• EducationBachelor's Degree Nursing required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?No
• Licenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse [RN - MA State License]
• Experience1 year acute in patient antenatal or labor and delivery experience required.

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 45 Francis Street
• Scheduled Weekly Hours 0
• Employee Type Per Diem
• Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range $41.71 - $105.65/HourlyGrade MNA333

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