Nurse (RN)-Department of Surgery- MGH (massgeneralbrigham)

Job Description

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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.

 

The Division of Gastrointestinal and Oncologic Surgery specializes in various oncologic surgeries including but not limited to treatment of skin cancer, soft tissues tumors, appendiceal and gastric cancers. In addition, performing all types of general and gastrointestinal surgeries—colorectal, gastrointestinal, pancreatic, bariatric, endocrine and more.

RN provides nursing support to the department of Gastrointestinal and Oncologic Surgery.
• Effectively and in a timely manner documents nursing phone and chart review assessment, in the electronic medical record as appropriate.
• Triages care to the appropriate program physician, app or fellow in accordance with established algorithms and clinical protocols.
• Responds to messages coming into the department of Gastrointestinal and Oncologic Surgery and triages as needed by phone, in-basket, work queues, etc. Monitors and responds to patient gateway/epic and other electronic patient messages.
• Responsible for educating patients regarding medical management of their diseases.
• Responsible for post op calls and administering post op splenectomy vaccines as appropriate.
• Assists with wound care including not limited to suture removal, vac placement, dressing takedown, bolster removal.
• Works with administrative assistants, nurses, apps, surgeons to ensure prescriptions are refilled in a timely fashion, lab results are reviewed, and results are disseminated to patients.
Qualifications:
• RN or BSN with 2-4 years of experience, preferred
• Hours are 4-10 hour shifts, M-F

 

Job Summary

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
-Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

 

Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License]

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

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.

 

 

Onsite

 

15 Parkman Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

The General Hospital Corporation is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

 

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.