Resource Nurse (36 hours/week, Nights)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Resource Nurse at Boston Medical Center provides support to staff nurses by assisting with registered nurse accountabilities within specific units/procedural areas, and by participating in staff education and performance improvement activities. The role may vary slightly between units.

This full-time position is 36 hours per week with a night shift (7 p to 7:30 a), every third weekend and rotating holidays. Active MA RN license and BLS/ACLS/NIHSS certification are required.

Qualifications

• Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred).
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.
• 2+ years of critical care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Function in Rapid Response/Code Blue and other units as needed.
• Assist staff with procedures, policies and patient care.
• Support staff education and performance improvement activities.
• Promote staff growth, teamwork and nursing proficiency.

Skills

Critical care experience

IV therapy and titration

Team collaboration

Education

ASN or BSN (preferred)

Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

Job description

Position: Resource Nurse Department: Nursing Administration Schedule: Full-time 36hrs/wk, night shift, 7p to 7:30 a, every third weekend, rotating holidays

Job Summary: The Resource Nurse, provides support to staff nurses by assisting with registered nurse accountabilities within specific assigned units/procedural areas, participating staff education and performance improvement activities. Job accountability may deviate slightly between various units.

Qualifications

• Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred)
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years
• 2 + years of critical care experience required

Certification/Licensure

• Current licensure in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse.
• BLS ACLS NIHSS Certification (National Institute of Health Strok Scale)

Minimum skills/abilities

• Ability to safely manage the Med/Surg Patient population.
• Ability to manage chest drains, wounds vacs, A-lines, pacemakers, and titration of intravenous medications.
• Acts as additional resource for IV assertion for difficult starts, may work to train novice RNs on increasing their own IV competency.
• Access & de-access portacaths.

Job Responsibilities

Function in the role of Rapid Response Team and/or Code Blue response team nurse including Behavioral Health Units and Maternity. Assist in emergent procedure as skills allow on assigned units. Assist staff with procedures, policies, and care of patients on the inpatient floors. Readily adapts to change and welcomes new approaches when circumstances demand. The Resource RN in this position shall not assume a patient assignment but may take a temporary patient assignment (such as for imaging and transfers to other units and during rapid responses). The Resource RN may assist RNs with providing care (as distinct from taking the patient assignment) including, for example admissions, discharges and transporting to all areas of the hospital Round frequently on assigned inpatient units and act as a resource for staff. Assist staff with medication administration, documentation, patient care as per hospital policy. Work closely with staff to develop an environment that promotes staff growth, role competency and proficiency in nursing skills/critical thinking. Work with staff to improve patient experience Promote RN professionalism and provide guidance to all RNs Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities. Develops and maintains efficient working relationships. Carries phone/pager to facilitate communication. Accepts responsibility for all work performed and takes appropriate corrective action as needed. Assists in maintaining quality metrics compliance.

Compensation

Compensation Range: $39.80- $93.69 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
• resources to support employee and family wellbeing

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally‑recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.

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.