RN medical Surgical

Site: North Shore Medical Center, Inc.

 

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.

 

Nights, 7p-7a

 

Job Summary

Summary The Registered Nurse manages all aspects of the nursing process and the delivery of patient and family centered care. The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and authority to request and use governing and administrative resources, technological and support systems, and multidisciplinary clinical experts necessary to manage and deliver quality, cost effective patient care.

RN Specialties Additional Requirements: (ED,OR, PACU, Cardiac Rehab, First Assist OR, ICU, Med Surge, Pediatrics Labor & Delivery, Pre-Op Eval, Radiology)
ED - Require BLS, Prefer ACLS / PALS
OR - Proficiency in using computers and ability to quickly gain competency in various hospital software applications. Maintain current BLS certification Required. Minimum of 3 years Operating Room Nursing experience required. Ability to circulate and scrub. Requires call.
OR, First Assist - Ability to circulate and scrub. Requires call. Minimum of 3 years Operating Room Nursing experience required. In addition to nursing degree, requires the successful completion of an RNFA program that meets the "AORN Standards for RNFA Education Programs".
PACU - Minimum 3 years critical care and/or specialty experience required. PACU experience preferred. ACLS and PALS certification required.
ICU - ACLS certification required.
Cardiac Rehab - Computer skills knowledge, ability to quickly gain competency in various hospital software applications is required. Minimum of two years of medical/surgical nursing experience, two years of recent cardiac intensive nursing care experience required ( Other intensive nursing experience considered) and cardiac risk factor intervention and in exercise prescription and intervention. Critical care education required. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of cardiac rehabilitation and behavior modification strategies. Able to read and write English. Commitment to concept of wellness and cardiovascular health preferred. Additional certification requirements include; BLS, ACLS. ANCC Cardiac Vascular Nursing Certification preferred.
Med Surg - Requires BLS certification and/or ACLS certification, Prefer 2+ years Med/Surg. experience.
Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery - Inpatient Pediatric Unit and Pediatric Emergency Department Nurses are required to maintain BLS and PALS certification and ENPC is preferred for Pedi ED Nurses. Pediatric Special Care Nursery Nurses are required to maintain BLS and NRP certification. Labor and Delivery Nurses are required to possess and maintain BLS certification with EFM certification preferred. All prefer a minimum of two years experience in Pediatric or Labor and Delivery Nursing.
Pre-Op Eval - Must have two years of critical care experience.
Radiology - 3 years medial surgical nursing experience required, and preferably one year of critical care experience. Current certifications, BLS and ACLS required.

 

Qualifications

Education
Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or BSN preferred

Licenses and Credentials
Valid and current license to practice as an RN in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Experience
3+ years of IV and PICC experience. 3-5 years preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Perform this job successfully within the scope of nursing, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be able to demonstrate any knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients serviced in his/her assigned department Certifications in CPR, or PALS, ACLS, and BLS may be required upon hire for specific patient care units.
- Those who are transitioning into a new area who do not possess skill will be trained.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

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%)

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