Nurse Navigator (RN) - Neurology - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their Neurology Department. This full-time role focuses on providing compassionate care within a multidisciplinary team, ensuring that patients receive individualized attention and support. The position involves both direct patient care and participation in clinical research, making it ideal for those passionate about advancing healthcare. With a commitment to exceptional patient service and a collaborative work environment, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• 1 year of RN experience required, preferably in Neurology.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for nursing care management in the Memory Disorders Unit.
• Collaborates with clinical care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

Patient Care

Clinical Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Triage Nursing

Medical Terminology

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

This is a full-time position in the Neurology Department, specifically in Alzheimer Therapeutic Program (ATP) collaborating with multiple providers in a multidisciplinary team. The incumbent will spend 50% effort (average 20 hours/week) assuring competent, compassionate, individualized, nursing care for adults and their families.
-Responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of patients undergoing specialized treatments in the Memory Disorders Unit.
-Collaborates with the inpatient and outpatient clinical care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
-Ensures that care is safe, efficient, effective, timely and meets the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of each patient and family.
-Participates in clinical research trials within scope of practice.

Daily supervision and assignment of duties will come jointly from the Memory Disorders Division Chief, Ambulatory Nurse Manager, and the Ambulatory Nursing Director.

This role will also spend 50% effort (average of 20 hours/week) providing triage nursing support within the memory disorders unit, as well as cross coverage in other divisions based on staffing needs.

One year of RN experience required
Neurology and ambulatory outpatient preferred

Job Summary

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
-Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only preferred

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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