Emergency Department Nurse 24 hrs/week, rotating Day/Evening shift

Registered Nurse

At Boston Medical Center Brighton, our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC-Brighton nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join Boston Medical Center Health Systems, a Magnet recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all.

As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization.

As one of the top places to work in health care, we know that providing exceptional care for patients begins with caring for our staff. That's why you'll find a supportive work environment at BMCHS, with rich opportunities throughout your career for training, development, and growth and where you'll have the tools you need to take charge of your own practice environment. There's never been a better or more exciting time to become a BMC Brighton nurse.

Provides nursing care that has as its ultimate concern supporting the total person and promoting adaptation of the individual. This is accomplished by counseling, teaching, direct care, and collaboration with other health care professionals.

The Staff Nurse meets patient needs in accordance with the Nursing Division's philosophy, policies and procedures.

About The Adult Emergency Department At Boston Medical Center

The Adult Emergency Department is a level one trauma center and comprehensive stroke center located in Boston's South End. The collective years of experience within the walls of our ED creates an environment of innovation, collaboration and teamwork. Our commitment to ongoing education and training elevates our nursing practice to ensure the highest quality outcomes for our patients.

Position Summary:

Provides nursing care that has as its ultimate concern supporting the total person and promoting adaptation of the individual. This is accomplished by counseling, teaching, direct care, and collaboration with other health care professionals. The Staff Nurse meets patient needs in accordance with the Nursing Division's philosophy, policies and procedures.

Required Education/Experience

Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

2 years' nursing experience (i.e. urgent care, medical surgical, telemetry)

ER Nurse experience preferred

Required Certification/Licensure

Current licensure in Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse

BLS/ACLS certification required (PALS preferred)

Required Skills/Abilities

Meets performance criteria of Staff Nurse.

Able to communicate verbally and in writing in the English language.

Able to complete mathematical computations required to administer medications and treatment protocols.

Able to lift, transfer and move patients.

Possess basic computer knowledge.

Job Responsibilities

Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards.

Utilizes the nursing process in providing nursing care of patients through:

• Assessing and reassessing patients and families.
• Planning the process of nursing care.
• Implementing and/or directing delivery of nursing care.
• Evaluating care delivered.
• Practices and promotes nursing care within professional standards.
• Practices and promotes nursing care within legal standards.
• Practices and promotes nursing care within ethical standards.
• Provides patient teaching to patient and/or family.
• Orients all level of Nursing division personnel, and nursing students.
• Participates in unit-based educational programs.
• Takes responsibility for own learning.
• Demonstrates effective leadership skills.
• Supports and collaborates in the Medical Center Performance Improvement plan through unit quality improvement/quality control activities.
• Utilizes current research in area of clinical practice.

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