STAFF NURSE / 28 HOURS / VARIABLE ROTATION - BWH NICU
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Description: Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) is hiring STAFF NURSE / 28 HOURS / VARIABLE ROTATION - BWH NICU right now, this career will be assigned in Massachusetts. Detailed specification about this career opportunity kindly see the descriptions. 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.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
A. 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.
B. 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.
C. 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.
Qualifications
To
qualify you must have:
Education:
Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current
registration in Massachusetts. For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Nursing is required.
Experience:
Current BWH NICU educator experience preferred.
Current
BWH NICU lactation consultant experience preferred.
Other:
Membership in professional organizations is
recommended and certification in a specialty area is encouraged.
Able
to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract.
EEO Statement
Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.
Primary Location
:
MA-Boston-Boston - BWH Main Campus
Work Locations
:
Boston - BWH Main Campus
75 Francis St
Boston
02115
Job
:
Nursing-Other
Organization
:
Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH)
Schedule
:
Part-time
Standard Hours
:
28
Shift
:
Rotating
Employee Status
:
Regular
Recruiting Department
:
BWH Nursing / Patient Care Services
Job Posting
:
Jan 27, 2018
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If you were eligible to this career, please send us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH).
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This career will be started on: Sat, 27 Jan 2018 18:56:16 GMT