RN - Orthopedics- MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston is seeking a Registered Nurse for the White 6 Orthopaedics/Oral Maxillofacial unit. The role involves caring for patients undergoing joint replacement, trauma, and related procedures, with a patient‑centered care philosophy and active team involvement.

Ideal candidates hold an RN license in MA, with 2+ years of clinical experience; a BSN is strongly preferred. The position is onsite at 55 Fruit Street, with a 36‑hour week and rotating day/night shifts.

Qualifications

• RN with active Massachusetts license and current clinical nursing knowledge.
• BSN preferred; associates degree acceptable with relevant experience.
• Strong communication and triage abilities required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions.
• Record vital signs and clinical information.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to assess and adjust care plans.
• Modify treatments based on patient responses.

Skills

Strong communication

Clinical nursing

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

36 hours, day/night rotation, holiday and weekend requirement

White 6 is a 30-bed unit with the clinical specialty being orthopaedics and Oral Maxillofacial/Medical. The population of patients includes elective total joint replacement, trauma, and orthopedic oncology. The orthopaedic department at MGH has one of the only specified orthopaedic oncology programs on the East Coast. Our oral-maxillofacial population includes trauma and reconstructive procedures for TMJ.

Our primary focus and concern is the patient. Our philosophy is that all care revolves around the patient need. We have a participatory management philosophy. All staff is included in decision-making that affects the unit. We have written holiday policy guidelines, clinical practice guidelines, and Quality initiatives listed for the unit. We have a strong resource nurse role on the unit. This role facilitates and coordinates care on a day-to-day basis with the professional staff on the unit. We have a unit based CPR instructor that offers classes once a month.

Job Description Summary Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.


• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.


• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.


• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.


• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.


• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

Ideal candidate will have:

• 2+ years of RN experience, ortho experience preferred


• will consider candidates with med/surg experience


• BSN strongly preferred

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse MA

Experience

Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.


• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.


• Knowledge of medical terminology.


• Excellent verbal and communication skills.


• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

55 Fruit Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.72 - $108.29/Hourly

Grade

GHCARN055At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

EEO Statement

1200 The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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