Registered Nurse

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 50,971 - 130,872; Full time

Job summary

Mount Auburn Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct, patient‑centered care and participate in care planning within a collaborative team. The nurse will assess patient needs, educate families, and contribute to discharge planning in a high‑quality environment.

Requirements include Massachusetts RN licensure, valid BLS certification, and ACLS where applicable. The role involves physical work and adherence to vaccination policies, with competitive

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• RN licensure in Massachusetts required.
• AHA Basic Life Support certification required; ACLS for some units.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients and develop a care plan with input from the Care Team.
• Coordinate care and direct assistive personnel to deliver patient‑centered care.
• Collaborate with health professionals to assess needs and communicate with patients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient advocacy

Team collaboration

Education

Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program

Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Reporting to the unit’s Nurse Manager, the Registered Nurse works collaboratively with members of the Care Team to ensure that patients receive exceptional, high‑quality, patient‑centered nursing care that meets their individual needs.

Job Description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for assessing the health care needs of patients for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision‑making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients.
• Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient‑centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
• Works in a collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information and acts as a patient advocate.
• Education is planned and provided according to care plan and predicted length of stay for every patient who is alert and able to comprehend. Family members and caregivers are included in education as appropriate.
  • Participates in the development of educational materials/presentations for patients and/or significant others and documents outcome in the medical record.
  • Ensures that patients and significant others receive education regarding discharge and the community services available.
• Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit‑based competencies. Participates in quality improvement activities.
• Demonstrates a commitment to patients, colleagues and Mount Auburn Hospital. The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Hospital. Demonstrates responsibility and participates in educational opportunities for professional growth, personal well‑being and as required for license renewal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• 1–3 years of related work experience preferred.
• License: Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts required.
• American Heart Association – Basic Life Support Certificate required. ACLS required for some specific clinical units.

Physical Requirements & Environment

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Employees in this role must be competent to provide patient care to one or more of the following age groups:

• Young adult: 16–30 years
• Middle age: 30–60 years
• Elderly: 60– and older

Pay Range

$37.00 – $95.37 per hour. The base hourly wage range reflects the organization’s expectations at this time. Actual compensation may exceed the base rate depending on seniority, education, training, relevant experience, certifications, location, job responsibilities, and other permissible factors. Shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime, and other additional pay practices may apply as permitted by law.

All staff are required to be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans, Disabled.