RN, Martha's Vineyard Hospital

Mass General Brigham Nursing Position

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Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job is to provide nursing services in Emergency Care 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
• Communicates such plan via Bedside Shift Report
• Provides verbal and written instructions including medication and side effects
• 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

Unit requirements: Acute care- MED/SURG:

• Demonstrates ability to care for patients in various age group, pediatrics to geriatrics
• Demonstrates ability to care for surgical patients
• Demonstrates ability to care for medical patients
• Demonstrates ability to provide safe environment for short-term psychiatric patients
• Demonstrates a working knowledge and safe use of medications specific to the acute care patient population

Personal growth and development:

• Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth, using and sharing skills gained through continuing education classes
• Has completed annual nursing competencies
• Has attended annual mandatory day

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: Associate's Degree Nursing required. Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred.

Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required.

Experience: ED: 3 years of prior, related ED experience preferred. ED: TNCC & NRP preferred. ED: CPI/AVADE/MOAB training preferred. Med/Surg, Infusion, LDRP: 1 year of prior, related medical/surgical experience preferred. NCMG: minimum of 3 years of relevant clinical experience preferred. Perioperative: at least 2 years of prior perioperative experience. Dialysis: more than 1 year of experience in a medical/surgical unit required. Dialysis: critical care experience preferred. Dialysis: ACLS preferred. Infusion: Strong IV skills or certification required. LDRP: at least 2 years of prior labor and delivery experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to coordinate and supervise the assignment of staff, makes assignments and checks for completion of job duties and responsibilities.
• Ability to tactfully communicate with both internal and external customers.
• Ability to use a telephone, fax, copier, and all other equipment associated with nursing practice.
• Ability to stand/walk 90% of the shift, frequent pushing, climbing, bending, reaching, stooping, squatting and helping lift objects and patients ranging from five (5) to three hundred (300) pounds.
• Ability to use hands, fingers, arms and wrists, hearing, smell, and verbal skills are required in order to perform job duties.
• Color vision is required for perceiving changes in skin color and using color-coded tubing lines.
• Utilize face shields/mask, gloves, protective clothing, safety glasses, and other protection associated with the care of patients.
• BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. AHA & ARC accepted.
• ACLS and PALS certification required prior to completion of orientation or within 6 months of hire, whichever occurs first.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Position is full time, 36 hours/week.

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

One Hospital Road

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$39.18 - $94.48/Hourly

Grade

RN6400

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement:

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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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.