Registered Nurse, Endoscopy (Per Diem)

Boston Medical Center (BMC); Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,417 - 109,477; Full time

Job summary

Boston Medical Center is seeking a Registered Nurse (MNA) for the Endoscopy unit on a Per Diem basis. The RN will provide direct patient care, perform assessments, and coordinate care for diverse patient populations. Per diem shifts exist within the unit’s current schedule, with no weekends or holidays required.

The role requires MA RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS; BSN preferred. Candidates with an Associate degree and in BSN program within 6 months of hire, must complete within 36 months.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate’s degree or BSN; BSN preferred.
• If BSN not held, must enroll in a BSN program within 6 months of hire and complete within 36 months.
• Current RN license in MA in good standing required.
• BLS certification; ACLS and PALS required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care and clinical nursing assessments.
• Coordinate care across the health care continuum.
• Adhere to department policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
• Perform tasks with attention to patient safety and quality outcomes.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Interpersonal skills

Multilingual

Clinical experience

Quality improvement

Delegation

Communication skills

Stress management

Education

Associate degree in nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

BSN enrollment within 6 months of hire

BSN within 36 months of hire

Job description

Position

Registered Nurse (MNA)

Department

Endoscopy

Schedule

Per Diem in existing offered shifts of the unit. No weekends or holidays.

Position Summary

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.

Education

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 be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program within 6 months of hire and must complete their BSN within 36 months of hire.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations Required

• Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification is required as well as PALS.

Experience

• Moderate Sedation experience is required and Endoscopy experience Preferred.

Knowledge And Skills

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, 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.

Compensation Range

$38.05- $79.47. 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. 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