Registered Nurse - ARN 32 N Short Term Unit (massgeneralbrigham)

Job Description

Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

 

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

Summary<br>Utilizing the nursing process, responsibility for providing for immediate and long-term nursing care needs of patients within the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.<br><br>Does this position require Patient Care?<br>Yes<br><br>Essential Functions<br>-Accurately assesses patients’ needs. <br>
-1 Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status. <br>
-Utilizes Recovery Oriented Framework to identify patient strengths. <br>
-2 Performs point of care testing. <br>
-3 Communicates findings effectively to members of the healthcare team. <br>
-4 Documentation reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients’ response to treatment interventions. <br>
-5 Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation. <br>
-Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients. <br>
-1 Modifies and individualizes Nursing Plan of Care and protocols. <br>
-2 Participates in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan. <br>
-3 Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care needs. <br>
-4 Partners with patients/families to support recovery goals. <br>
-Provides and implements nursing care interventions. <br>
-1 Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients. <br>
-2 Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration using BMV scanning. <br>
-3 Reviews physician orders in a timely manner. <br>
-4 Promotes interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives and recovery oriented goals. <br>
-5 Participates in leading patient groups. <br>
-Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions. <br>
-1 Documentation on the Nursing Plan of Care, protocols, and Assessment Flowsheet reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients’ response to treatment interventions. <br>
-2 Accurately communicates patients’ clinical status at clinical team rounds and change of shift reports. <br>
-3 Utilizes evidence based nursing knowledge to guide practice decisions. <br>
-Provides a leadership role in organizing and providing patient care. <br>
-1 Provides direction and supervision of MHSs. <br>
-Delegate care interventions. <br>
-2 Assumes a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencies. <br>
-3 Promotes/provides for critical incident de-briefing following emergency event. <br>
-4 Anticipates acute milieu problems and delegates staff appropriately. <br>
-5 Participates in the training and education of RNs, MHSs, and other healthcare providers. <br>
-Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others. <br>
-1 Provides health teaching related to patient needs and recovery goals. <br>
-2 Documents teaching in the patient’s record. <br>
-3 Informs treatment team of patient and significant others’ learning needs. <br>
-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency. <br>
-1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements. <br>
-2 Maintains competency for treating patient population. <br>
-3 Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues. <br>
-4 Identifies strengths and areas for professional/practice development with supervisor. <br>
-Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication. <br>
-1 Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality. <br>
-2 Communicates positively, supportively, and with courtesy to the patients and staff. <br>
-3 Presents self in a positive and professional manner. <br>
-Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital, department, and unit. <br>
-1 Demonstrates effective time management. <br>
-2 Demonstrates economical management of services and supplies. <br>
-3 Notifies shift coordinator/charge nurse of availability for additional assignments. <br>

 

Education
Other Certificate/Diploma 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] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
No experience required; one year medical/psychiatric experience preferred 0-1 year preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Candidate must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
- Requires demonstrated written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to utilize the nursing process and to work collaboratively.
- MR safety certification.
- Standard blood draw procedures (excluding IV placement). (Required).
- Ability to work as part of a team. (Required).
- All employees must possess basic computer skills to use a variety of electronic or online systems for communication, clinical and administrative purposes. (Required).

 

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Onsite

 

115 Mill Street

 

32

 

Regular

 

Night (United States of America)

 

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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