Nurse (RN)- MGH - Renal - 24 hours (massgeneralbrigham)
Job posting number: #219660 (Ref:RQ4010951)
Job Description
Site: The General Hospital Corporation
At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
Job Summary
The staff nurse in Renal Associates is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate, and individualized nursing care for patients and their families in the ambulatory care setting.The staff nurse will collaborate with practice leadership, other healthcare providers and the patient to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
Qualifications
Provides competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of nursing process.
Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members.
Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other patient care team
members.
Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care plan including patient and family teaching.
Provides nursing care appropriate to age group of patients.
Observes, reports, and documents relevant patient information.
Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients.
Participates in defining standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective way.
Participates in and contributes to performance improvement activities.
Collaborates with other professional and non-professional personnel in maintaining recognized standards.
Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members.
Teaches and directs nursing and other clinical support staff for whom they are
responsible.
Appropriately utilizes nursing resources within the hospital and affiliated professional
organizations.
Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other
health team members.
Provides patient care during clinic sessions that includes vital signs, medication
reconciliation, obtaining blood/urine specimens, scheduling of tests, medication
injections, preparing patient for future tests/studies.
Provides patient counseling by phone of laboratory/test results, future need for tests and
bloodwork, changes in medication or home care
Participates in patient follow-up scheduling with administrative support staff including the
evaluation of new consults.
Participates in daily activities conducive to the comfort and safety of patients/their families
and practice staff.
Appropriately utilizes equipment and supplies.
Provides input to the practice leadership regarding practice needs.
Participates in practice formulation of policies and procedures
Professional Development:
Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practice.
Collaborates with practice leadership to identify his/her development level of practice and appropriate learning experiences to enhance development
Education & License:
Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
BSN preferred
Past nephrology nursing experience preferred
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
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At 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.