Registered Nurse, Surg 7E, St. Elizabeth\'s Medical Center, 36 Hours ( Days/Nights, 12-Hour Shifts)

Position: Registered Nurse

Location: St. Elizabeth Medical Center, Brighton, MA

Schedule: 36 Hours, 12 Hour Shifts, rotating Day/Night, Every 3rd Weekend

POSITION SUMMARY:

As an RN on S7E, our Surgical/Stepdown (PCC level) unit, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model, you will be able to deliver excellent care to surgical patients from a variety of specialties including orthopedics, vascular medicine, thoracic, bariatric, and complex medicine. S7E is a 30-bed unit with a skilled nursing staff, and candidates will work with our educators to ensure a robust orientation and training with a preceptor to ensure that you are prepared to provide optimal patient care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver nursing care in the S7E unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients.
• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families.
• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues.
• Update and manage patient records.
• Enter and interpret computerized data/information.
• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organization.
• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), with the ability to obtain BSN within 4 years.
• 1+ years of RN experience preferred; newly licensed nurses are welcome to apply.
• Previous Med-Surg experience preferred.
• Certification in basic life support (BLS).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire.
• National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate preferred and/or completed during orientation.
• PCC certification preferred; training for PCC education will be offered as part of a plan for professional growth.
• Telemetry experience preferred.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Fluency in another language is a plus.

JOB BENEFITS:

• Competitive pay.
• Staff self-scheduling.
• Weekend/Night shift differentials.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans

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