Stepdown Medicine Nurse In Charge BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Nurse in Charge (NIC) to lead a patient care area, collaborating with Nursing leadership to plan and implement care while allocating staff and supplies. The NIC ensures accountability in daily operations and supports care standards.

The role emphasizes staff development, quality improvement, and cross‑disciplinary collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes. A Massachusetts RN license and nursing degree are required; a Master's is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing preferred.
• Five years of nursing experience with leadership ability.
• Demonstrates clinical expertise and strong communication.

Responsibilities

• Plans, implements and evaluates the patient care delivery system for the area.
• Assigns patient care based on acuity, staff qualifications and unit standards.
• Participates in quality management and care improvement programs.
• Collaborates with nursing and other departments on staff matters and policies.
• Monitors budgets and staffing, and supports staff performance reviews.
• Promotes staff education, development and professional growth.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coordination

Budgeting

Communication

Clinical expertise

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Master's Degree in Nursing preferred

Job description

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.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 SummaryThe Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a given patient care area who works collaboratively with the Nursing Director (ND)and Assistant Nurse Director (AND) in planning and implementing patient care at the service/department level. The nurse in charge is accountable for cost-effective decision making regarding daily assignment of staff, use of supplies, and day-to-day operational decision making. The NIC participates in the clinical patient care standard development, evaluation of outcomes, and development of improvement initiatives. The NIC participates in the assessment of staff performance through contributions to individual staff performance reviews. The NIC is accountable for identifying competency issues and participating in the development and implementation of the plan for performance improvement. The NIC reports to the Nursing Director.For all NICs hired into positions posted on or after April 1, 2000:Current Massachusetts license. Graduate of an approved School of Nursing.For external applicants: Bachelor's or master's in nursing required.For internal applicants: Bachelor's or master's in nursing preferred. If not, must be enrolled or enroll in a program leading to a bachelor's or master's in Nursing within one (1) year from being appointed to NIC position and must complete such program no later than six (6) years after commencing employment as a NIC.Does this position require Patient Care?YesEssential Functions-Patient Care• Plans, implements and evaluates the patient care delivery system of the given area. Assigning patient care based upon patient acuity, staff qualifications and unit standards. Maintains clinical expertise and serves as a role model while delivering direct patient care.• Recommends changes in staff mix needed based upon the needs of patients, methods of delivery of care, and budget allowances on a daily and annual basis.-Quality of Care• Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or care improvement programs.• Identifies and participates in the development of new standards of care to ensure optimal outcomes for various patient populations.-Coordination/Collaboration• Promotes collaborative relationships between nursing staff and other departments.• Serves as a resource to staff in the interpretation and implementation of Hospital and Nursing policies and procedures.• Collaborates with the Nursing Director and Assistant Nurse Director in planning staff meeting agendas. Facilitates staff attendance, communication, and clarification of agenda items.• Incorporates peer consultation in clinical practice.• Works collaboratively with faculty to provide clinical experience for students.• Facilitates staff attendance at in-services and educational programs.-Budget• Makes recommendations for personnel, capital expenditures and supply par levels to meet patient needs.• Communicates the variance of established staffing and supply budgets to ANM and ND.-Personnel• Monitors adherence to standards of practice (unit-based standards and practice guidelines) and provides immediate feedback to staff as appropriate to unit-based standards and practice guidelines.• Provides ND and AND with specific performance information for staff evaluation and goal setting.• Provides input into recommendation of staff selection and promotion.-Professional Development of Nursing Staff• Collaborates with the leadership team on an ongoing basis to assist Nursing staff in the development of professional goals and an action plan to achieve them.• Participates in the identification of both unit-based and individual staff educational needs.• Collaborates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of orientation activities.• Fosters a climate of clinical and professional excellence.• Participates in educational offerings to assure ongoing clinical and interpersonal competence utilizing state-of-the-art practice.-Research• Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting the efforts of investigators.• Participates in nursing and/or medical research through data collection.• Maintains knowledge of current research findings in given specialty areas.QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree Nursing required and Master's Degree Nursing preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only requiredExperienceFive years of experience in nursing with directly related clinical experience and demonstrated leadership ability is required.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities- Demonstrates clinical expertise in the assigned area.- Utilizes current concepts of nursing practice in the management of patient care.- Demonstrates the skills necessary to assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures.- Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to organize, coordinate, and participate in the evaluation of care delivery.- Demonstrates effective interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to promote effective working relationships with all members of the healthcare team.- Demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with stress relating to the changing organizational climate, personnel and patient care issues.- Demonstrates effective skills in applying hospital standards in the areas of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management.- Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in specialty areas is encouraged.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Tower 14AB/12ABShift: 36hr variable nightRemote TypeOnsiteWork Location75 Francis StreetScheduled Weekly Hours36Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftNight (United States of America)Pay Range$43.87 - $116.47/HourlyGradeMNA241At 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.EEO Statement:2200 The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. 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.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.