What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse, Med Surge, 36 hours, Rotating Day/Night, position at 202 Company - Brighton?
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. Boston Medical Center Health System is 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 BMC Brighton 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. Position: Registered Nurse Location: CMP7 Schedule: 36 Hours (Days/Nights rotating shift, every 3rd weekend required) About the Unit: One of BMC Brighton's Medical-Surgical Units, CMP 7 is a 30-bed unit providing care for intermediate level medical-surgical telemetry patients. The patient population consists of a wide range of general medical and surgical diagnoses and conditions, including general surgery, orthopedics, vascular medicine, neurology, oncology and complex medicine patients. CMP 7 is certified as a primary stroke unit. Prospective candidates for this unit must demonstrate culture competence and professional integrity in the pursuit of optimal patient care and enjoy the variety of clinical experiences that the specialty of Medical Surgical Nursing provides. POSITION SUMMARY: As an RN in the Medical Surgical unit, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues Update and manage patient records Enter and interpret computerized data/information Follow guidelines and policies established by BMC Brighton's nursing organization Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects JOB REQUIREMENTS: Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years 1 years of RN experience preferred Certification in basic life support (BLS) Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required within 90 days of hire National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certificate preferred and/or completed during orientation Telemetry experience preferred Experience with electronic health record preferred Effective verbal and written communication skills Physical ability to meet job responsibilities. Basic computer proficiency. Fluency in another language a plus. JOB BENEFITS: Competitive pay Staff self-scheduling Weekend/Night shift differentials Tuition reimbursement Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans According to the FTC, there has been a rise in employment offer scams. 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