New Graduated Registered Nurse, 5W Teaching & Innovation Unit, 36 Hours (Nights)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Pharmacy benefits

403(b) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Boston Medical Center (BMC) is seeking a registered nurse to provide direct patient care and coordinate care across the health care continuum. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and family-centered care in line with established nursing standards.

Qualified candidates will have an RN license in MA, BLS certification, and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team. BSN is preferred, with pathways to complete BSN for those without it.

Qualifications

• 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 within one year and complete BSN by the end of the four year anniversary of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform nursing assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation and coordination of care for patients and families.
• Deliver direct patient care and professional performance per MA Board of Nursing regulations.
• Coordinate care across the health care continuum with adherence to policies and standards.

Skills

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multilingual skills

Stress management

Education

RN degree (ADN/BSN)

Tools

Electronic health records familiarity

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.

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.

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Compensation Range

$38.05- $75.33

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements. In addition, BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), contract increases, Flexible Spending Accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans