Mass General Brigham is seeking a Med Surg Charge Nurse (RN) for a nursing job in Brighton, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Med Surg
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, evenings
- Employment Type: Staff
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
Start your nursing career in the exciting world of specialty rehabilitation! We're offering a generous sign-on bonus up to $10,000.00 to welcome you to our team. Recognizing and valuing exceptional talent, we're eager to discuss the exciting details of this bonus during our interview process. New Graduate Nurses are welcome and encouraged to participate in our new Nurse Residency Program! This is an exciting time to join Spaulding Rehabilitation hospitals! The Spaulding network is an innovative and proven leader in rehabilitation and has been ranked #2 in the nation by U.S News & World Report of Best Hospitals for 2023-2024. Spaulding is also the proud official teaching partner of the Harvard Medical School Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. When you choose to work at Spaulding as a new graduate registered nurse, you will have the opportunity to participate in our Nurse Residency Program, a 12-month long course that supports and strengthens your skills as you embark on your nursing journey. This in-depth professional development program will equip you to transition successfully into the practice environment, giving you support and mentoring at every stage along the way. Spaulding gives the power of hope to both our patients and their families – come join us and combine your unstoppable spirit with our advanced resources – let’s do amazing things together. Summary Provide direct patient care for an assigned group of patients and also responsible for the overall delivery of care for a specific shift on the unit. Coordinate patient assignments and delegate responsibility to professional and non-professional staff members to ensure the completion of safe and comprehensive patient care and optimum patient satisfaction. Act as role model and resource for staff members. Key Responsibilities - Nursing assessment is completed accurately and timely in accordance with practice standards. - Plan of care is developed and implemented that reflects the needs and goals of the patient. - Nursing care is provided, evaluated and modified to achieve goals and objectives. - Documentation is completed according to department policies and procedures. - Medications are administered safely and according to professional standards of practice and nursing policies and procedures. - Nursing care activities are coordinated in collaboration with other care team members to facilitate achievement of patient goals. - Patient education needs are assessed, and education provided related to the disease process, underlying disability, medications, and preparation for discharge to help patients and families develop self care skills necessary to move toward wellness. - Mentoring and teaching is provided for healthcare team members regarding nursing rehabilitation practices. - Team conferences and meetings are actively participated in to achieve stated goals. - Patient assignments are made to meet patient care needs, continuity and availability or resources. - Nursing staff are assisted with communication issues that may exist between physicians, interdepartmental team members, consultations or peers to achieve resolution. - Open communications are provided to Nurse Manager on major issues, adverse events, risk management and/or deteriorating patient condition. - Direct and indirect support is provided for nursing staff as needed. - Nursing staff is assigned for scheduled breaks and meetings while ensuring patient needs are met. - Code/emergency care check is assigned daily per established policy. - Preceptors are assisted in the orientation of new employees to achieve performance goals. - Professional quality improvement activities are participated in to achieve unit goals. - Staff adherence to regulatory guidelines is evaluated and staff is supported to make any necessary adjustments in compliance. - Additional department, organization, or network activities are completed per established objectives. - PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence are upheld. Qualifications and Experience Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate is required. Education/Degree - Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. Experience - Minimum of 1 year clinical experience, post grad. Licensure - Current licensure from the Massachusetts Board of Registration to practice professional nursing. Skills Effective verbal, electronic and written communications skills using the English language. - Computer proficiency required. Microsoft office applications preferred with ability to learn new software. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Work Environment: Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Outdoor weather conditions X Extreme cold (non weather) X Work in high place(s) X Work in confined space(s) X Risk of electrical shock X Risk of radiation exposure X Exposure to blood borne pathogens X Flammable/explosive gases X Toxic / caustic chemicals X Dust or other irritants X Grease or oils X Hazardous specimens X Exposure to lab animals X Infectious / contagious disease X Cleaning agents/chemicals X Hot equipment X Noisy equipment X Humid or wet conditions (non -weather) X Other X Lifting/Carry Requirements of this job No Lifting required No Carrying required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Lift Carry Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X Up to 100 pounds X Over 100 pounds X Push/Pull Requirements of this job: No Pushing required No Pulling required Number of pounds Amount of Time 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Push Pull Up to 10 pounds X X Up to 25 pounds X X Up to 50 pounds X X Up to 100 pounds X X Over 100 pounds X X Physical Activity requirements of this job: Activity Amount of Time Spent None 1 - 25% 25 - 50% 50 - 75% Over 75% Stand X Walk X Sit X Use of hands requiring fine motor skills and sense of touch X Move / rotate / bend wrist(s) X Type / use keyboard or other data entry device X Reach with hands & arms X Climb stairs X Climb ladder or other equipment X Drive / operate motor vehicle X Balance X Stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, crawl X Speak X Hear X Taste X Smell X Touch X Other X Vision Requirements of this job: Vision Requirement Always called upon in job Sometimes called upon in job Rarely called upon in job Close vision X Distance vision X Color vision X Peripheral vision X Depth perception X Ability to adjust focus X Other Safety equipment used while performing this job: Safety eye glasses X Gowns X Filter lens (welding/soldering) Scrubs X Face shields X Boots Ear plugs or Mufflers Hard hat Surgical mask / dust mask X Coveralls Self contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) Gloves X Other Level of noise typical in this work environment: Very quiet Quiet Moderate X Loud Very loud
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3302641. Posted job title: Charge Nurse (Rn) - 40-Hour/Wk Evening Shift Eow
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
