Registered Nurse, Surgical Step Down (IMCU), 24 Hours (Days/Nights / Rotating Weekends)

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 and remission

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Boston Medical Center in Boston, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Surgical Stepdown IMCU team. The RN will provide patient-centered care, collaborate with the care team, and support evidence-based practices in a Magnet-recognized organization.

You will work a 24 Hour Day/Night Rotation with rotating weekends, in a 38-bed Surgical Step Down unit serving post-operative and specialty patients. BMC offers training, development, and advancement opportunities in a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice professional nursing in Massachusetts.
• 1+ years RN experience preferred.
• BLS certification; ACLS when required for units.

Responsibilities

• Deliver nursing care in the Critical Care unit, including assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and education.
• Communicate with health care team members, patients, and families.
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues.
• Update and manage patient records.
• Enter and interpret computerized data and information.
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization.
• Assist leadership in quality improvement projects.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Computer proficiency

Multilingual a plus

Education

Diploma/ASN/BSN (preferred)

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

Department: Surgical Stepdown IMCU

Schedule: 24 Hour Day/ Night Rotation with rotating weekends

ABOUT THE Critical Care/3W IMCU DEPARTMENT AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER:

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:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• 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

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

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.

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.

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital. BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.