RN - Short Stay Unit - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to exceptional patient care. As an RN in the Short Stay Unit, you will be instrumental in providing quality, patient-centered care for individuals with anticipated stays of 24-72 hours. Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe and competent nursing care, leveraging your clinical wisdom to make impactful contributions. This role offers a unique opportunity to advance your nursing career while being part of a respected institution that values teamwork and innovation in healthcare.

Qualifications

• 1 year of inpatient RN experience required.
• MA Registered Nurse License is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patient reactions.
• Maintain accurate patient records and vital signs.
• Consult with healthcare team to evaluate patient care plans.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Decision-Making

Communication Skills

Medical Terminology

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

36 hours -Nights, weekends and holidays
preferred experience: 1 year Inpatient RN Experience

Seeking an experienced RN for an exciting opportunity to work on Bigelow 12, the new Short Stay Unit. The Short Stay Unit is a 31-bed telemetry floor that cares for a wide range of patient populations. The goal is to provide quality driven, patient-centered care to individuals with an anticipated stay of 24- 72 hours. Our nurses are authentic leaders within our hospital-revered for their clinical wisdom, valued as colleagues and recognized for the tremendous contributions they make to elevate patient care and enhance our capabilities. Here, you'll be a valued member of our comprehensive multidisciplinary team where collaboration and teamwork are the norm, not the exception.

Job 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

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
MA Registered Nurse License

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

90 Blossom Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Night (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

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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