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At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.
At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.
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Job Summary
Summary The Registered Nurse manages all aspects of the nursing process and the delivery of patient and family centered care. The Registered Nurse has the responsibility and authority to request and use governing and administrative resources, technological and support systems, and multidisciplinary clinical experts necessary to manage -and deliver quality, cost effective patient care. Proficient as a Staff Nurse Functions as an expert with a specific clinical focus encompassing all aspects of patient/family care, including the availability and appropriateness of equipment, standards, and competencies. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes Essential Functions Culture of Excellence Responsibilities;
• See everyone as worthy of respect and attention.
• Design care and services for and with each patient.
• Recognize that patients see quality service as quality care.
• Make it a priority to assist patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Take advantage of learning and growth opportunities.
• Understand organizational goals and priorities.
-Compliance Responsibilities;
• Understands and adheres to North Shore Medical Centers’ (NSMC) compliance standards as they appear in Corporate Compliance Policies, Code of Conduct, and NSMC’s Policies.
• Professional, Supervisory and Managerial Staff, keep abreast of all pertinent federal, state and NSMC regulations, laws, and policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
• Managerial Staff ensure that their staff are trained and evaluated on their knowledge of and adherence to compliance policies and procedures specific to their jobs.
-Job Specific Responsibilities; (e.g. clerical, patient care, food service, supervisory, etc.)
Clinical Practice:
• Utilizes the standards of Patient Focused Model. Plans, implements and evaluates, and manages care for all patients with consideration of age, developmental, socioeconomic, psychological, physical, spiritual and cultural factors.
• Practice reflects knowledge of current nursing literature and resources, demonstrates ongoing learning in appropriate science, such as: contemporary medical, pharmacologic, pathophysiology to care for specific patient types.
• Maintains competency in nursing practice and clinical skills and makes annual plan for professional development. Completes mandatory educational requirements.
• Assesses, diagnoses, plans, implements and evaluates care for assigned patients that is consistent with the medical plan and is responsive to the patient's changing needs.
• Delegates appropriate nursing activities to unlicensed personnel based on: the stability of the patient; the training an capability of the unlicensed person to whom the nursing task is delegated; nature of the nursing task being delegated; and the proximity and availability of the nurse to the unlicensed person when performing the activity.
• Collects and analyzes patient information. Collaborates with patient, family, physicians and health care team members to: expedite and coordinate the delivery of services and insure efficient use of resources.
• Collaborates with the physician regarding the patient's clinical status, medical and nursing treatment plans, progression toward outcomes and next level of care. Maintains continuity of care, delivery process and family/significant other communication to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Assesses patient's learning needs. Develops a teaching plan based upon assessment Educates patients and family members in disease processes, testing, medications, signs/ symptoms, etc. Communicates understanding/progress to outcomes with other team members.
• Assures timely initiation, completion, communication and documentation of nursing care. Tests, treatment, teaching and discharge planning activities.
• Consults the Clinical Nurse Specialist and Health Care Coordinator for complex patient care management and discharge planning.
• Identifies barriers to implementing the plan of care or to achieving expected outcomes. Consults appropriate resources to report and/or resolve problems.
• Seeks out innovative opportunities to improve patient care.
• Exhibits fiscal accountability through cost effective use of time, material and other resources.
• Implements advanced clinical skills to achieve identified patient outcomes.
• Assists staff nurses to coordinate all resources to facilitate the Hospital admission process and a successful discharge.
• Acts as a resource/consultant for registered nurses and other team members.
• Develops and revises instructional materials for patient family teaching and/or staff development.
-Leadership Management:
• Assumes responsibility for direction, supervision, and development of assigned personnel.
• Participates in hiring process and evaluating assigned personnel, or as requested.
• Maintains smooth functioning of a department through effective priority setting, decision making, problem solving and organization of resources.
• Identifies problems with systems or processes; recommends or participates in designing strategies that will improve the quality and utilization of Medical Center resources. Conducts and participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and educational offerings.
• Demonstrates and applies assertiveness skills and techniques.
• Participates in orientation of new employees and serves as a preceptor and mentor for team members.
• Participates in and assists in the identification of performance improvement activities.
• Assures practice meets external regulatory agencies' requirements. Assists in identifying areas for improvement and develops plan for compliance.
• Chairs and or participates on unit committees to promote achievement of Division and Unit Objectives.
• Precepts unit orientees.
• Assists orientees and staff to perform basic an unit based competencies through referral or one-on-one teaching.
• Collaborates with Manager/Clinical Leader in development and implementation of Performance Improvement activities.
• Role models collaborative practice behaviors, communications, and standards.
• Develops, plans and makes recommendations for most cost effective use of time, materials, and other resources for area of clinical focus.
-Professional Relationships:
• Role models service excellence standards by establishing and maintaining positive interpersonal relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital personnel.
• Establishes collegial relationships that promote a sensitive, professional, and productive environment.
• Consistently acts as a role model for professional nursing.
• Expands clinical expertise through participation in ongoing educational activities and in professional organizations.
• Participates in the development and presentation of unit based educational activities.
• Identifies the need for change and seeks appropriate alternatives. Participates in the implementation of the change process and provides feedback.
• Conducts and participates in multidisciplinary team conferences and educational offerings.
• Demonstrates and applies assertiveness skills and techniques.
• Participates in orientation of new employees and serves as a preceptor and mentor for team members.
• Participates in and assists in the identification of performance improvement activities.
• Assures practice meets external regulatory agencies' requirements. Assists in identifying areas for improvement and develops plan for compliance.
• Understands and integrates service excellence standards at all times. Serves as a role model. Recognizes these attributes in others and celebrates their achievements.
• Participates in implementation of the change process.
-Safety and Infection Control:
• Follows hospital policy and procedures regarding patient and staff safety, maintains a safe environment.
• Incorporates infection control standards in daily activities.
• Shift supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Administratively responsible to Patient Care Managers or designee.
-Supervisory/Managerial Responsibilities; (Include number and type of FTEs)
• Shift supervision of unlicensed assistive personnel. Participates in hiring process and evaluating assigned personnel, or as requested.
-Fiscal Responsibilities: (Include sized of annual budget)
• None
Education
Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Minimum of two years experience in an acute care hospital required and Other requirements will depend on type of unit and/or current needs of the unit. required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Moderate periods of time exposed to CRT screen.
- Ability to complete documentation, manipulate equipment (i.e. physical therapy modalities, whirlpool, computer), and complete direct patient care.
- External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case-by case basis.
- Other requirements will depend on type of unit and/or current needs of the unit.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Onsite
81 Highland Avenue
36
Regular
Day (United States of America)
North Shore Medical Center, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
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.
