Registered Nurse (RN), Emergency Department, Per Diem - Martha's Vineyard Hospital
Mass General BrighamAbout the role
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:The primary purpose of your job is to provide nursing services for Emergency Nursing in accordance with the current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the CEO, Director of Physician Services, CNE and practice providers.
Essential Functions
Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of the patient:
Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and disease and uses available resources in assessment process.
Provides written assessment of patient on admission.
Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness and complications and summarizes information on discharge.
Summarizes assessment data and makes a nursing care plan which is written and communicated to other patient care providers.
Implements plan of care:
Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patients.
Functions within the limits of State Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Patient and family instruction/education and discharge planning:
Assesses, plans and implements instruction for patient and family needs.
Professional leadership:
Reports patient care or management problems to Clinical Coordinator and /or supervisor when necessary and investigates and intervenes in problem situations reporting appropriate information.
Makes outpatient assignment based on acuity and staff qualifications and experience.
Coordinates unit routines, providing guidance to staff, orienting new staff, assuring presence and working order of emergency equipment.
Age specific competency:
Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms of patients, recognizing a patient’s psychological development and modifies approaches for patients.
Interview and communication techniques are age-appropriate.
Required for All Jobs:
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes
Qualifications
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing.
- Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Mass.
CERTIFICATIONS:
- ACLS/PALS/BLS required
- TNCC preferred
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 1 year of emergency room or critical care RN experience required.
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
One Hospital Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0
Employee Type
Per Diem
Work Shift
Rotating (United States of America)
EEO Statement:
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