Temporary IVF Nurse BWH

massgeneralbrigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. in Boston is seeking a Staff Nurse for the IVF Clinic on a 32-hour, day-shift with every other weekend.

This is a short-term temporary position with an expected duration of 6 months, with hospital option to extend or shorten based on clinical needs. The Registered Nurse will plan and provide patient care according to Nursing Standards of Care, and will collaborate with the care team to ensure safety, quality and efficient care for adults and neonatal

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse in Massachusetts.
• Ability to plan and provide patient care.
• Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Maintain clear communication for continuity of care.
• Administer medications safely following policies.

Skills

Registered Nurse

Massachusetts RN license

Patient care planning

Communication

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 Summary

Staff Nurse - 32hr Variable Day Every Other Weekend - BWH IVF Clinic

This is a short-term temporary position with an expected duration of 6 months with hospital option to extend or shorten based on clinical or other needs.

The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The Registered Nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager, or supervisor.

CLINICAL PRACTICE

Organization of Patient Care

• Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
• Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
• Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas, such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate.

Quality of Care

• Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards.
• Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department's documentation standards.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
• Administers medication safely according to established policies and procedures.
• Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
• Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
• Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.

Coordination/Collaboration

• Interacts with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Collaborates with other discipline(s).
• Develops, utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care.
• Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
• Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit.
• Participates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation.
• Serves on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminates information to peers.

Education

• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
• Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Participates in unit-based and organizational educational programs.
• Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.

Research

• Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
• Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.

Budget

• Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
• Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
• Assesses patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers and assignments.
• Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.

Personnel

• Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as appropriate.
• Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel.
• Adheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to other