RN - Urology - MGH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham in Boston, MA, seeks a Staff Nurse (RN) for ambulatory Urology. The RN will provide compassionate patient care, conduct pre- and post-operative teaching, and assist with office procedures.

Collaboration with the care team and accurate documentation in EHR are essential for optimal outcomes. The role requires Massachusetts RN licensure, 0-1 year clinical nursing experience, and the ability to triage and educate patients across age groups while maintaining high ethical and

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
• Licenses: Registered Nurse license (RN) in Massachusetts or eligible for licensure
• Experience: 0-1 year of clinical nursing experience required
• Skills: excellent verbal and written communication; ability to screen and triage acute patients
• Knowledge: familiarity with nursing care principles for diverse age groups
• Professionalism: maintain confidentiality and work well in a team

Responsibilities

• Administers medications and injections; assists with office-based procedures
• Provides pre- and post-operative teaching to ambulatory patients
• Screens patients and triages clinical calls; documents in EHR
• Collaborates with care team to develop treatment plans and ensure safety

Job description

Site: The General Hospital CorporationMass 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

Registered Nurse, RN Overview: The staff nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for providing compassionate care to and assessment of ambulatory patients within the Department of Urology. The Staff Nurse is responsible for screening patients, providing patients pre- and post-operative teaching, assisting with office procedures, and verifying test results. The Staff Nurse will work collaboratively with the members of the care team to develop treatment plans that will achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Principal duties and responsibilities

• Patient Services and Procedures - Administers medications/injections when necessary - Assists with office-based procedures when necessary - Examinations - Performs pre-operative teaching and answers relevant questions - Performs post-operative teaching and answers relevant questions - Facilitates clinical sessions for physicians by reviewing the relevant patient history, physical examinations and reason for the visit, and records this information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Monitors patient medication lists needed for prescriptions and other supporting clinical data necessary to support clinical care
• Visit Support - Returns patient calls that require clinical input - Gets in touch with patients on a case-by-case basis, or as instructed by the supervising provider
• Phone Triage - Staffs nurse triage phone line, as assigned, fielding clinical calls from patients - Triages patients to appropriate caregivers based on level of urgency and patient needs
• Administrative Compliance - Maintains Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MGH compliance requirements
• Operational Management - Active participation in the development and sharing of standard processes through interdepartmental meetings - Active participation in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence efforts
• Citizenship/Professionalism Ethics - Practices medicine in accordance with all regulatory requirements - Practices at the highest ethical levels in accordance with department and hospital mission/vision
• Professional Standards - Maintains professional demeanor and appearance - Works well in a team environment - Shares knowledge with all staff levels and provides assistance as needed
• Professional Development - Maintains the standards and education requirements specific to the position and licensure - Completes the required hours of continuing education required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bi-annually - Maintains membership in relevant professional associations - Attends internal and external education meetings and reads appropriate professional journals in order to maintain and enhance skills and clinical competence. It is encouraged to advance their medical and technical skills as appropriate to deliver optimal patient care

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.

Does this position require Patient Care?Yes

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

Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

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.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type Onsite

Work Location 165 Cambridge Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

Grade GHCARN055

At 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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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.

We offer an outstanding benefits packages to eligible employees including...

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.