Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care Unit - Surgical Step Down, 36 Hours (Day/Night / Rotating W[...]

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 103,320; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Staff self-scheduling

Weekend shift differentials

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement/remission

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

Boston Medical Center, a Magnet-recognized academic medical center, invites registered nurses to join the Intermediate Care Unit/Surgical Step Down. As an RN in our Critical Care family you will deliver patient-centered care across the continuum, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and uphold our mission of equitable care.

This 36-hour schedule (day/night with rotating weekends) supports professional growth through ongoing training, leadership opportunities, and a supportive work

Qualifications

• Active MA RN license or ability to obtain one.
• 1+ years RN experience preferred.
• BLS certification required; ACLS as required in certain units.
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred).
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Critical Care unit, including assessment, planning, intervention, evaluation, and education of patients.
• Communicate with health care team members, patients, and families.
• Coordinate and delegate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues.
• Update and manage patient records and enter data in electronic systems.
• Follow BMC nursing guidelines and policies.
• Support leadership in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Computer literacy

Language fluency bonus

Education

Nursing degree (Diploma/ASN/BSN)

BSN within 4 years encouraged

Job description

At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization. As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That's why you'll find a supportive work environment at BMC, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There's never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC nurse.

Position

Registered Nurse

Location

Intermediate Care Unit - Surgical Step Down

Schedule

36 Hours (Day/Night / Rotating Weekends)

About the Unit

BMC's Surgical Step Down unit is a 38-bed unit providing care for intermediate level surgical patients. The patient population consists of post-operative and surgical specialty patients, including trauma, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, transplant patients and cardiothoracic surgery.

Position Summary

As an RN in the Critical Care unit, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization, and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Critical Care unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues
• Update and manage patient records
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC's nursing organization
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

Job Requirements

• Must have active or pending Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license or the ability to obtain one
• 1+ years of RN experience preferred
• Certification in basic life support (BLS)
• Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain units
• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred)
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities
• Basic computer proficiency
• Fluency in another language a plus
• BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine
• BMC participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program; prospective employees must complete a background check before beginning employment

Compensation Range

$38.05- $75.33

Job Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Staff self-scheduling
• Weekend shift differentials
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement and tuition remission programs
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth
• Access to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health System

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Boston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.