RN, Medical ICU - MGH

Registered Nurse In The Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU)

Join one of the nation's premier critical care teams as a Registered Nurse in the Medical Intensive Care Unit (MICU) at Massachusetts General Hospital. Located on Blake 7, this 18-bed adult critical care unit provides highly specialized care for patients with complex respiratory and medical conditions, including sepsis, gastrointestinal and genitourinary disorders, hematology-oncology diagnoses, cardiac and neurological illnesses, and emerging infectious diseases. The MICU is known for its exceptional culture of teamwork, collaboration, and patient-centered care, where nurses are empowered to grow professionally and pursue excellence in clinical practice.

As the first and only critical care unit at MGH to earn the prestigious AACN Beacon Award for Excellence, the MICU is recognized for its outstanding patient outcomes and nursing excellence. We offer a variety of benefits to eligible employees which include: medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, generous paid time off, subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount), resources for childcare and emergency backup care, hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan, employee perks, and discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications:

• BSN is strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of med/surg experience.
• ICU experience strongly preferred.
• Current licensure in Massachusetts as an RN is required.
• ACLS and CCRN certifications preferred.

Education:

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment. Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided. Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information. Knowledge of medical terminology. Excellent verbal and communication skills. Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable):

Remote Type: Onsite

Work Location: 273 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range: $41.72 - $108.29/Hourly

EEO Statement:

1200 The General 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.

MGH Institute of Health Professions