Registered Nurse (RN) - Clinic Pediatrics
Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, MA
5x8 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.

Qualifications: - Graduate of approved School of Nursing - BSN preferred - Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts - Previous nursing experience preferred in Pediatric or Adolescent Medicine - BLS required. May be obtained after hire Skills/ abilities/ competencies required: - Ability to cope with stressful working situations, cooperative attitude, compassion and ability to maintain effective relationships with others. Working conditions: Failure to follow proper safety procedures could result in physical harm to the employee and others. 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 Staff nurse for the Adolsecent Medicine outpatient department at MGH Main Campus. May require occasional coverage at our Waltham or Braintree location in the future. The staff nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate, individualized, nursing care for specific patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional and support staff. The staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. They collaborate with the Nursing Director and the Adolescent-Pediatric Team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. They also collaborate with the patient toward efficient and effective personnel and unit management. Principal duties and responsibilities: - Provides competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of nursing process and a primary nursing model. - Provides and maintains a therapeutic environmentfor patients and families. - Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. - Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. - Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family teaching and discharge planning. - Documents relevant patient information. - Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health team members. - Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective way. - Provides care appropriate to the following age group of patients: Culturally sensitive as well as supportive diversity and equality § Adolescence (13-17 years) § Young Adult (18-25 years) The staff member demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver care appropriate to each of the age groups listed above. - Participates in and contributes to performance improvement activities. - Collaborate to ensure optimal transition of patients care home. - Collaborates with other providers and directs nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards. - Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members. - Appropriately uses nursing resources. - Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members. - Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment. Uses resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care. Provides input to the Nurse Director regarding unit needs. Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures. Professional Development: - Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices. - Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training. - Identifies specific learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them. - Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal academic programs. Research Support research efforts to advance knowledge and to promote research-based practice Perform needs assessments of primary care pediatric clinics and sub-specialty clinics Perform needs assessments to understand barriers and perceived capacity to care for transitioning patients in adult primary care clinics ***All duties and responsibilities listed above are essential functions of this position unless otherwise noted.

Recruiter: DeBarros, Maggie