Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Med Surg
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
1x8 hrs, Days

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Requirements: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Graduation from an accredited nursing program. BSN required 2 years of RN inpatient experience required Specialty certification preferred. Reasons to Choose MGH - Mass General is the #1 hospital in New England based on U. S. News Best Hospitals for 2023-2024 - Collaborate with the brightest minds in medicine to provide quality care to our patients - Lucrative benefits and generous paid time off About Mass General Hospital Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work. Registered Nurse RN Provides competent, compassionate patient - and family-centered nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork. a) Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families. b) Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. c) Identifies, plans and implements nursing interventions. Facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. d) Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family education, teaching and discharge planning. e) Documents relevant patient data / information. f) Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members. Promotes continuity of care through effective hand-offs. g) Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective way. h) Performs specific functions as described in the unit Scope of Service. i) Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in relevant unit Scope of Service. j) Participates in, and contributes to, performance improvement activities. k) Integrates the six aims of performance improvement into care delivery: (a) Safety — no needless death, injury, pain or suffering for patients or staff. (b) Effectiveness — care and service will be based on best evidence, informed by patient values and preferences. (c) Patient Centeredness — all care and service will honor the individual patients — their values, choices, culture, social context and specific needs. (d) Timeliness — waste no one’s time; no unnecessary waiting. (e) Efficiency — remove all unnecessary processes or steps in a process; streamline all activities. (f) Equity — all care and service will be fair and equitable — the system will treat all patients equally. l) Exhibits compliance with regulatory and quality and safety requirements. 2) Collaborates with other providers and directs support staff and nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards. a) Teaches and directs all nonprofessional nursing personnel for whom they are responsible. b) Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members. c) Appropriately uses nursing resources. d) Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members. 3) Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment. a) Applies resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care. b) Provides input to the Nursing Director/nurse leader regarding unit needs. c) Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures. d.) Professional development i) Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices. ii) Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training. iii) Identifies specific learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them. iv) Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal academic programs.

Recruiter: DeBarros, Maggie