New Grad RN Residency, 5 West Teaching and Innovation Unit, 36 Hour Nights

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 104,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care and coordinate care across the health care continuum. The RN must meet MA licensing requirements, with BSN preferred; those without a BSN must enroll in a BSN program within one year and complete it by the end of the semester of their four-year employment anniversary.

Current MA RN licensure in good standing and BLS certification are required; ACLS may be required for certain units.

Qualifications

• RN licensed in MA in good standing preferred.
• BSN preferred; if no BSN, enrollment in BSN within 1 year and completion by four-year anniversary.
• BLS required; ACLS may be required for some units.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation and coordination of care.
• Ensure adherence to policies, procedures, protocols and standards of practice.
• Deliver direct patient care across the health care continuum.
• Collaborate with care teams and families for quality outcomes.

Skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multilingual (preferred)

Clinical nursing experience

Analytical ability

Delegation

Verbal and written communication

Stress management

Education

Associate or BSN in Nursing

Job description

The registered nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. Candidates who do not have a BSN must enroll in a Baccalaureate program one year from date of hire and must complete their BSN by the end of the semester in which the four year anniversary of employment at BMC occurs.

Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing preferred prior to start date.

Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.

Additional Certifications May Be Required For Certain Practice Areas

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work. Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served. Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
• Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.

Flu Vaccinations required prior to start.

Nurses who are new graduates in Critical Care are expected to remain in their critical care role for a minimum of 2 years from the date of hire.

New graduate nurses in all other BMC practice areas are expected to remain in their roles for a minimum of 1 year from the completion of their orientation. The completion of orientation is marked by the ability to practice independently with a full assignment.

NursingNewGrad

Compensation Range

$38.05- $75.33

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans