RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
Registered nurse job at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
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Ambulatory Neurology RN - Per Diem
Boston, MA jobs
Tufts Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient-centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region's leading heart transplant program.
Nurses are at the heart of that mission.
As a Magnet designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence-based care, shared decision-making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nurses at Tufts MC are deeply integrated into all aspects of clinical care and operations. Whether providing high-acuity specialty care or leading quality and safety initiatives, our nurses are respected as full partners in care delivery and innovation. Their insight drives progress. Their expertise shapes outcomes.
Nurses are supported through strong peer networks, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Professional growth is expected, encouraged, and championed.
At Tufts Medical Center, nursing isn't just supported but integral to who we are. Join us and be part of a team that's leading with purpose and redefining what's possible in healthcare.
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
3. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2. Specialty Nursing certifications.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1.Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care.
2. Assesses and collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to: Identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience.
3. Plans and develops: Individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning; Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; Ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management.
4. Implements: The plan in a safe and timely manner; Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response.
5. Evaluates: The effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; Uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved.
6. Demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is: Evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate; Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices; Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families.
7. Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards.
8. Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care.
9. Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
10. Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families.
11. Provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice.
12. Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives.
13. Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation. 14. Champions quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction.
15. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery and to create a positive and professional work environment. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds.
16. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities
17. Influences others to achieve Service Excellence by: Establishing a climate for optimal patient care, mutually supportive collegial relationships, and professional development; Treating both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior; Promoting a safe, clean, therapeutic environment for patients, families and staff; Acknowledging cultural differences that exist among staff and patients; Identifying customer service needs on the unit; Presenting self in a professional and calm manner; Providing responsible and efficient use of resources.
18. Participates in professional development and lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals including: Maintaining current licensure and adheres to the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act; Assuming responsibility for participating in educational opportunities to support and meet clinical competency requirements; Seeking out educational and professional resources; Developing professionally as a self-directed, motivated learner; Seeking out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities; Precepting and mentoring newly hired staff and nursing students; Investigating available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities; Promoting leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator; and Promoting unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model.
19. May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership;
20. Facilitates communication by: Seeking and sharing job-related information that supports a culture of respect and responsibility; Assuming responsibility and ownership for professional conduct; Accepting responsibility for positive and productive communication skills; Attending and actively participating in staff meetings (when unable to attend, accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes); and Accepting responsibility for reading emails to keep current with unit and hospital based information.
Physical Requirements:
1. Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing/walking.
2. Lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfer patients and equipment.
3. Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching.
4. Frequent exposure to hazardous chemicals, sick patients, bodily substances, noise and possible exposure to radiation, lasers, electric shock, etc.
5. Regularly exposed to the risk of bloodborne diseases and other transmissible infections.
6. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
7. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
8. Handle emergency and crisis situations.
9. Subjected to irregular hours.
10. May have contact with hazardous materials.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and cultural patterns in each step of the care process.
2. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
3. Has the skills and knowledge to provide care to the age groups of the population served including: Knowledge of growth and development; Ability to interpret age specific data and response to care; and Provide age appropriate communication.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$41.76 - $68.89
RN Navigator - Neurosurgery - Boston
Boston, MA jobs
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Nurse Navigator duties: Focuses on the patient's needs and helps guide the patient through the healthcare system and works to overcome obstacles that are in the way of the patient receiving the care and treatment they require. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
The RN Navigator - Ambulatory serves as a liaison between patients, community resources, and providers and supports a smooth transition from outpatient setting to home with a goal of eliminating and/or reducing readmissions, patient satisfaction, and continuity of care across the continuum.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. 3 Years of RN Experience OR 5 Years of Specialty LPN Experience.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
Serves as the primary point of contact for neurosurgery patients, responding to patient portal messages and phone calls in a timely and professional manner.
Assists patients and families with completing required documentation such as disability forms, FMLA paperwork, and insurance-related documents.
Helps manage prescription refill requests in accordance with provider instructions and regulatory guidelines.
Provides education and anticipatory guidance to patients undergoing neurosurgical procedures using principles of adult learning.
Assesses barriers to care and coordinates resources to address patient-specific needs, including access to follow-up appointments, imaging, or rehabilitation services.
Collaborates closely with providers, schedulers, and administrative staff to ensure timely, coordinated care delivery.
Maintains accurate and complete documentation of patient interactions, care coordination efforts, and communication with insurers.
Encourages patients to take an active role in their care planning and helps them navigate complex healthcare decisions.
Supports clinical and OR operations through effective communication, care coordination, and identification of workflow improvements.
Assist with pre cert for procedures as needed.
Suture/Staple removal for postop patients. Manages Neuro Surgery Department Code Cart - Ambulatory Setting Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the needs of the Neurosurgery Department.
Other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
2. Prolonged standing and walking.
3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to plan, implement, and evaluate individual patient care programs.
2. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
3. Ability to analyze, evaluate multiple solutions, and solve complex problems using well developed critical & analytical thinking skills.
4. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.
5. Excellent time management skills needed to prioritize competing priorities.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$84,300.22 - $107,481.20
Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) - 10K Sign On
Boston, MA jobs
The Gail Federici-Smith and Family Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) has a vital role in the care of patients at Boston Children's Benderson Family Heart Center. With more than 40 beds, our facility is one of the largest and most sophisticated intensive care units in the country that is dedicated solely to the care of critically ill children who have acquired and congenital heart conditions.
With decades of collective experience, our team has the expertise to care for some of the most complex cases in the world, annually caring for more than 1,000 patients who just had cardiac surgery or who need non-surgical treatment for acquired or congenital heart disease. We also treat adults who have developed complications or need further procedures as a result of long-standing or a previously treated congenital heart defect (CHD).
Key Responsibilities:
Providing care for critically ill cardiac medical & surgical patients of all ages.
Working collaboratively to provide family-centered care as a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides expert cardiovascular care.
36 hours/week, Day/Night Rotation with every third weekend
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
BSN required
Experience:
A minimum of 2 years of critical care RN experience.
Pediatric ICU experience, preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Massachusetts RN Licensure
Sign On Bonus:
This position is eligible for a $10,000.00 sign-on bonus (not eligible for internal candidates and not eligible for former BCH employees who worked here in the past 2 years).
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse - Pediatric ICU Float 24-40 hrs - $8/hr incentive
Boston, MA jobs
We are seeking an experienced RN to join our Central Staffing Office/ ICU Float pool to meet the ever-changing staffing needs across the Critical Care and Cardiovascular program. Key Responsibilities
Providing competent nursing care to critically ill patients (newborn - adult) and their families across all 4 ICUs (Medical ICU, Medical/Surgical ICU, Neonatal ICU and Cardiac ICU).
Delivering family-centered care as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
Working in a fast paced, collaborative environment with many opportunities for learning and career growth with comprehensive orientation to meet individual needs.
Opportunities to be involved in hospital wide committees and to precept new staff and nursing students.
24, 30, 36 or 40 hours available; orientation at 36 hours.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A bachelor's degree in nursing
Experience:
A minimum of 1-year, pediatric ICU RN experience required with a wide range of diagnoses preferred.
Ability to work 50% Day/Night rotations, every third weekend, and flexibility of availability required.
Licensure/Certifications
Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Additional $8.00 / hour incentive for all hours worked.
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse, RN - Complex Medical Surgical Unit
Boston, MA jobs
Tufts Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient-centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region's leading heart transplant program.
Nurses are at the heart of that mission.
As a Magnet designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level-grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence-based care, shared decision-making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nurses at Tufts MC are deeply integrated into all aspects of clinical care and operations. Whether providing high-acuity specialty care or leading quality and safety initiatives, our nurses are respected as full partners in care delivery and innovation. Their insight drives progress. Their expertise shapes outcomes.
Nurses are supported through strong peer networks, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Professional growth is expected, encouraged, and championed.
At Tufts Medical Center, nursing isn't just supported but integral to who we are. Join us and be part of a team that's leading with purpose and redefining what's possible in healthcare.
North 7 is a 32-bed unit with Primary Service Lines: Renal, Pulmonary and GI with overflow of other medical/surgical services . Common complex medical case types with or without complex co-morbidities.
Renal: ARF, AKI, CRF, Care of PD functioning and non-functioning catheters, sepsis, clotted fistulas, UTI, dehydration, hypotension, PD catheter placement, kidney transplant rejection .
Pulmonary: Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, sepsis, Pneumonia, TB.
GI: Crohn's disease, Ulcerative colitis flare, GI, Pancreatitis .
Special Equipment: All beds can be monitored. Patient case types may also be receiving Bipap, Cpap, High flow O2, EEG telemetry, negative pressure dressings, specialty beds, PCA therapy and both manual and cycled peritoneal dialysis.
Special Medications or Infusions: Veletri (Epoprostenol) therapies both IV and subcutaneous are specific to this unit.
Position/Job Title: Day/Night Rotating Shifts, 36 Hours
Home Department: North 7
Cluster Departments: Proger 7 /North 8 / Farnsworth 4
Please note: The home unit for this position is North 7 and it is clustered with Proger 7 /North 8 / Farnsworth 4. You may be scheduled to work on the unit(s) you are clustered to off your home unit.
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Registered Nurse (RN) license or license eligible.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2. Specialty Nursing certifications.
Heart Center of MetroWest - Registered Nurse
Framingham, MA jobs
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.
Job Overview
This role possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. Serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. Responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. Provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Massachusetts RN Licensure.
2. Two (2) years of clinical nursing experience.
3. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
2. Three (3) years of clinical nursing experience.
3. Department Specific: Certification(s) relevant to the department and the type of patient care being provided.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Performs nursing activities that create a compassionate, supportive, and therapeutic environment for patients and staff, with the aim of promoting comfort and healing and preventing unnecessary suffering. Includes, but is not limited to, vigilance, engagement, and responsiveness of caregivers, including family and healthcare personnel.
2. Shows respect for patients/family dignity and privacy in all patient/family interactions. Establishes and maintains mutual trust within the nurse-patient/family relationship.
3. Assesses and identifies expected patient outcomes based on diagnosis, data, and patient's concerns.
4. Listens and acknowledges patients/family knowledge of self and engages their participation in care. Identifies cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience. Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
5. Develops and implements individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning. Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health.
6. Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem.
7. Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response. Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan.
8. Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards
9. Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care
10. Evaluates the effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes including patient response and if desired outcomes have not been achieved.
11. Develops, communicates, and coordinates a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals to community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family.
12. Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department's documentation standards.
13. Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety, quality improvement, and process improvement activities to support and improve patient outcomes. Activities may include data collection, analysis and evaluation.
14. Provides leadership at the bedside as a delegator, collaborator, facilitator, and communicator.
15. Maintains a collaborative work relationship with peers and colleagues in order to create a positive and professional work environment.
16. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds.
17. Delegates responsibilities to others with an understanding of their roles, knowledge and capabilities
18. Identifies and treats both internal and external customers with courtesy, respect and caring behavior. Acknowledges cultural differences that exist among staff and patients.
19. Participates in lifelong learning activities that assist in developing and maintaining their continuing competence, enhance their professional practice and support achievement of their career goals.
20. Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices
21. May assume charge nurse functions in collaboration with unit leadership
22. Precepts and mentors newly hired staff and nursing students
23. Seeks out advanced certification opportunities and ongoing education opportunities
24. Investigates available technology and resources to apply evidence based practice and research into daily professional activities
25. Promotes unit and organizational growth through a shared governance model
26. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings. Accepts responsibility for reading staff meeting minutes when not able to attend.
27. Practices in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, American Nurses Association scope and Standards of Practice, Quality Caring framework and professional practice model at Lowell General Hospital.
Physical Requirements:
1. Occasional lifting of 30-35 lbs and turning patients.
2. Prolonged standing and walking.
3. Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
4. Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
5. Exposure of blood-borne pathogens.
6. Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
7. Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.
Skills & Abilities:
1. Ability to effectively communicate with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
2. Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.
3. Ability to provide care for a designated group of patients according to unit guidelines and hospital policies, procedures and protocols.
4. Knowledge of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety.
5. Presents self in a professional and calm manner.
6. Ability to handle emergency and crisis situations.
7. May be subjected to irregular hours.
At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.
The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.
Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.
Pay Range:
$34.79 - $43.49
Per Diem Registered Nurse - Needham Operating Room
Needham, MA jobs
We are seeking a Per Diem Registered Nurse to join the team within our Needham Operating Room
Key Responsibilities:
Perioperative care in circulating and scrub roles in an ambulatory surgery setting.
Providing nurse sedation, preop, and post-op for Adult Endoscopy procedures
Providing clinical support and resources.
Working collaboratively in a family-centered perioperative environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience:
Minimum 2 years of OR experience
Pediatric experience preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse.
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse - Acute Cardiac Care Unit
Boston, MA jobs
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team within our Acute Cardiac Care Unit. The Heart Center at Boston Children's Hospital stands at the forefront of pediatric cardiovascular care, renowned worldwide for pioneering treatments that have significantly enhanced survival rates for patients of all ages with congenital or acquired heart defects.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing specialized care to acutely ill medical and surgical cardiac patients with complex congenital and/or acquired heart disease.
Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team to deliver family-centered care and ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Working 36 hours per week with day and overnight rotations, including every third weekend.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience:
2 years of inpatient nursing experience.
Experience in cardiac or telemetry is preferred.
Pediatric experience is preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse RN
*This position is scheduled to start February 2026*
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, childcare and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse- per diem, Primary Care
Boston, MA jobs
Children's Hospital Primary Care Clinic, located on the main campus of Boston Children's Hospital, serves more children than any other primary care practice in Boston. Our services include: Wellness checkups and preventive care, Immunizations, Same-day visits for illnesses and other concerns (including weekends), Services and support for children with special health care needs, Mental health and social support.
Key responsibilities:
Working in a busy pediatric practice with a wide variety of primary and urgent health care needs.
Providing nursing care and education to patients with a variety of health care issues including well child care, chronic care health issues, complex family dynamics, developmental concerns, asthma, obesity, and failure to thrive.
Intertwining anticipatory guidance into each visit.
Ability to work Mon-Sun (days/eves with weekend rotation).
Minimum of 4 shifts per 6-week block, and a minimum of 3 weekend shifts per quarter (counts toward your 4 shifts).
Orientation is 24 hours/week.
Minimum qualifications:
Education:
BSN degree.
Experience:
1 year pediatric nursing experience. (3 years strongly preferred)
Spanish speaking preferred.
Primary Care experience preferred.
Pediatric RN experience preferred.
License/certification:
MA RN license.
Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Per Diem - Registered Nurse, Fetal Care and Surgery Center (FCSC)
Boston, MA jobs
From pioneering a world-renowned fetal cardiology program to achieving the earliest successful fetal cardiac intervention in 2001, the Fetal Care and Surgery Center has been at the forefront of prenatal intervention and treatment for more than two decades. Today, we are the most comprehensive fetal intervention center in the Northeast, supported by more than 25 specialties across Boston Children's to provide a full spectrum of diagnostics, research, and management for confirmed or suspected congenital anomalies.
Our extensive experience in fetal care has shown that the sooner we can accurately diagnose a fetal anomaly, the better the chances of survival and a higher quality of life. That's why, in addition to our focus on diagnosing, treating, and caring for pregnancies with high-risk fetal conditions, we're equally committed to cutting-edge research to enhance fetal and newborn medicine.
Our multidisciplinary approach means that you'll receive a comprehensive care plan built around constant communication with you and your primary obstetrics team and access to a range of diagnostics, interventions and therapies, genetic testing and counseling, and other services.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing and coordinating care for pregnant women carrying a fetus with a congenital anomaly
Intake and coordination of all fetal consults into the program
Facilitation of diagnostic studies, and counseling and education of parents in consultation with various BCH pediatric specialists and referring obstetricians
Support in the perioperative setting for fetal intervention patients: Providing labor/delivery/postpartum expertise to fetal intervention patients undergoing fetal surgery. Providing postpartum specific care to select DPH approved deliveries.
Per Diem, 10 hour shifts, Monday- Friday
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience:
Minimum of 3 years of Obstetric, Labor & Delivery experience required.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Self-motivated learning
Ability to prioritize work and manage a dynamic environment
Licensure/Certifications:
Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse, NICU (36 Hours), 10K Sign On
Boston, MA jobs
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), in the Division of Newborn Medicine, is a Level III/IV, 30-bed referral center for critically ill infants requiring complex medical and surgical care. Highly specialized physicians, nurses, and support staff collaborate in the care of critically ill infants and their families. A team from multiple specialties within the hospital provides advanced therapies and family centered care for infants from around the region and the world.
We work closely with the Fetal Care and Surgery Center to coordinate both prenatal consultation and postnatal intensive care for infants with a wide range of prenatally diagnosed conditions. Neonatology attendings, fellows, pediatric surgical residents, and either neonatal nurse practitioners or pediatrician hospitalists are available on the unit 24 hours a day.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing care to critically ill medical and surgical neonates and infants with various conditions including (but not limited to) complications of prematurity, respiratory distress, pulmonary hypertension, hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy, long gap esophageal atresia, tracheoesophageal fistula, gastroschisis, omphalocele, necrotizing enterocolitis, congenital heart disease and other congenital anomalies.
Working collaboratively to provide family-centered care as a member of a multidisciplinary team that provides expert neonatal care.
36 hours/week, rotating days/nights and every third weekend.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
BSN required
Experience:
1 year of acute care pediatric, ICU or ED RN experience required.
NICU or PICU experience strongly preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Massachusetts RN Licensure
Sign On Bonus:
Position is currently offering a 10K Sign On Bonus (not eligible for internal candidates and not eligible for former BCH employees who worked here in the past 2 years).
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Orthopedic/General Surgery Unit
Boston, MA jobs
Key Responsibilities:
Providing competent care for pediatric surgical patients on a 22 bed inpatient unit, with patient ratios of 1:3-4. Surgical specialties include orthopedics, general surgery, trauma, ORL, and plastic surgery.
Working collaboratively to provide family-centered care as a member of a multidisciplinary team that delivers expert care.
Attending to the full range of human experiences and responses to health and illness without restriction to a problem-focus orientation.
Providing a caring relationship that facilitates health and healing.
Working 36 hours per week, rotating days/nights and every third weekend.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
BSN required
Experience:
A Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing.
A minimum of 1 year of inpatient acute RN experience; 2 years strongly preferred.
Pediatric or surgical experience strongly preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Massachusetts RN Licensure
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant, Permanent Nights
Boston, MA jobs
The Hematopoietic (Stem) Cell Transplant Program at Dana-Farber/Boston Children's Cancer and Blood Disorders Center is one of the largest and most experienced pediatric stem cell transplant programs in the world. Our integrated pediatric hematology/oncology program through Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Boston Children's Hospital provides - in one specialized program - all the services of both a leading cancer center and a pediatric hospital.
Key Responsibilities:
Providing care for medically acute pediatric patients on our 14-bed inpatient Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant Unit.
Working collaboratively as part of multi-disciplinary team devoted to delivering family centered care to children requiring a stem cell transplant for various disorders which include but are not limited to oncology, hematology, genetic and immunological disorders and complications following stem cell transplant with varying levels of acuity and complexity.
Working closely with the inpatient Hematology/Oncology and Clinical Research unit.
36 hours/week, permanent nights and every third weekend.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
BSN required
Experience:
At Least two years of inpatient acute RN experience required, pediatric experience preferred.
Oncology/transplant experience preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Massachusetts RN Licensure
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse, Inpatient Neurology/Neuroscience - 36hrs
Boston, MA jobs
The Neuroscience floor is a 31-bed Medical/Surgical Unit with patients ranging in age from newborn up. Patients are from the following primary services: Epilepsy, Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro Oncology. Patients originate from the PACU, MICU, NICU, direct admits and through the Emergency Room. Our Neuroscience teams work within the concept of family-centered care, with diagnoses that range from simple to complex. It is an exciting place to learn and grow professionally as we strive to provide exceptional care through evidence-based practices and innovations throughout all our programs.
Key Responsibilities:
Caring for patients with diagnoses that can include seizures, demyelinating disorders, encephalitis, hydrocephalus, brain and spinal tumors.
Delivering family-centered care, with diagnoses that range from simple to complex.
Working in a collaborative environment with opportunities for learning and career growth.
Working 36hours per week, day/night rotation, every other weekend (permanent night available if interested)
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience:
Minimum of 1 year of inpatient acute care RN experience
Pediatric experience preferred
APHON Chemotherapy/ Biotherapy certification preferred
CNRN encouraged
Licensure/Certifications:
Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Boston Children's Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse - Child Protection Program Fellowship
Boston, MA jobs
The Child Protection Program (CPP) at Boston Children's Hospital was established in 1970 by a multidisciplinary team of professionals who shared a commitment to improve the health and well-being of children by addressing the issues of family violence and child maltreatment. The core goal of the CPP since its formation is to ensure that children suspected of being maltreated receive appropriate medical care, psychosocial support, and advocacy to address immediate medical and safety needs.
There are three distinct branches within the Child Protection Program: the Child Protection Team Consult Service, the domestic violence program (AWAKE), and outpatient clinical services.
The RN Fellowship is an immersive program designed to support an experienced registered nurse, with an interest in transitioning in practice in Child Protection.
Key responsibilities:
Participating in didactic lessons, simulations, and practice-based learning as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Addressing the epidemiology, signs and symptoms, risk factors, evaluation and interventions across the spectrum of child abuse, neglect and maltreatment in the hospital and ambulatory settings.
Interacting with patients, families and peers in a variety of settings, including the outpatient Foster Care Clinic and Crisis Response Clinic, Primary Care, Emergency Department and inpatient settings.
Participating in daily team rounds, weekly Clinical Operations Meetings and educational trainings hosted by the Child Protection Program.
Upon completion of the fellowship, the RN Fellow will be expected to give a final presentation of scholarly work related to their fellowship experience.
Minimum qualifications:
Education:
BSN
Experience:Minimum 3-5 years RN experience.Pediatric RN experience preferred.
License/Certification:
MA RN license.
This Fellow position is full time for one year from start date. Please attach a cover letter for consideration.
Please note: During a public health emergency, individuals in this role may be expected to take on additional duties to respond to organizational needs.
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse, RN - NICU Transport Team
Boston, MA jobs
Tufts Medical Center is a world-renowned academic medical center that has been caring for patients across New England for more than 200 years. As the principal teaching hospital of Tufts University School of Medicine and a nationally respected research institution, we are known for delivering groundbreaking, patient-centered care across more than 100 specialties and services, from primary care to our Level I Trauma Center to the region's leading heart transplant program.
Nurses are at the heart of that mission.
The NICU transport RN is responsible to be available to leave at any time during his/her shift to pick up an infant that is requiring level III NICU care. The transport RN also helps to identify infants that are able to return to a home/community level II special care nursery and coordinates the transport with the team. Transport documentation is also done following any actual transport. When not on transport the RN functions as a resource nurse available to help colleagues with care and seeks out these opportunities. At times the transport RN may be put into a nursing assignment when we are not accepting transports due to volume and or staffing concerns.
We are seeking a transport nurse with substantial NICU experience. This role involves leaving the unit with a small team to retrieve critically ill neonates from various locations. Candidates must be prepared for unpredictable situations and have the skills to manage complex care beyond delivery. Strong NICU background is essential; transport experience is highly preferred.
Hours: 36 Hours Per Week, Day/Night Rotating Shifts
As a Magnet designated organization, Tufts Medical Center offers nurses the opportunity to practice at the highest level grounded in teamwork, clinical inquiry, and a culture of continuous improvement. We are committed to advancing nursing through evidence-based care, shared decision-making, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration.
Nurses at Tufts MC are deeply integrated into all aspects of clinical care and operations. Whether providing high-acuity specialty care or leading quality and safety initiatives, our nurses are respected as full partners in care delivery and innovation. Their insight drives progress. Their expertise shapes outcomes.
Nurses are supported through strong peer networks, diverse clinical experiences, and opportunities for professional development. Professional growth is expected, encouraged, and championed.
At Tufts Medical Center, nursing isn't just supported but integral to who we are. Join us and be part of a team that's leading with purpose and redefining what's possible in healthcare.
Job Profile Summary
This role focuses on providing professional and nonprofessional nursing care services in accordance with physician orders. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Clinical Nurse duties: Assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care needs of a designated group of patients or provides nursing care and identified clinical support tasks within the scope of practice for achievement of the patient's plan of care as directed. Provides professional nursing care to patients. Requires a nursing license. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. A senior level role that requires advanced knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Typically responsible for: managing projects / processes, working independently with limited supervision, coaching and reviewing the work of lower level professionals, resolving difficult and sometimes complex problems.
Job Overview
The professional registered nurse possesses and applies the skills and knowledge necessary for the delivery and management of patient care from admission through discharge. The professional registered nurse is knowledgeable of current trends in healthcare including but not limited to advances in technology, pharmacology, treatment care modalities, quality and patient safety. The professional registered nurse serves as a patient and family advocate while facilitating a cooperative and collaborative environment among all health care providers. The professional registered nurse is responsible for the planning, delivery and management of patient/family centered care utilizing the nursing process and adhering to the standards of nursing practice embedded in research, evidence based practice and/or best practices. The professional registered nurse at Tufts Medical Center provides clinical excellence, which fosters and supports an environment central to our patient and family centered model of care.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Registered Nurse (RN) license.
2. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
3. Certifications (i.e. ACLS, PALS) relevant to the department and type of care being provided may be required.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
2. Specialty Nursing certifications.
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1.Utilizes theoretical and evidence-based knowledge in partnering with patients and their families to assess, plan, implement and evaluate age appropriate care.
2. Assesses and collaborates with patient, family/significant others and other disciplines to: Identify expected outcomes based on synthesis of data and diagnosis; and identify cultural needs (i.e. language, etc) to develop a care plan that enhances the health care experience.
3. Plans and develops: Individualized outcomes-based care plans incorporating the patient and family's readiness and barrier to learning; Orchestrates and validates a plan of care for each shift; Initiates interdisciplinary patient/family meetings to facilitate communication regarding the plan of care; Communicates and coordinates the patients discharge plan utilizing unit-based and community resources to ensure a seamless transition for the patient and their family; Ensures the plan of care utilizes principles and concepts of project, organizational or systems management.
4. Implements: The plan in a safe and timely manner; Documents the implementation and any modifications, including changes or omissions, of the identified plan; Collaborates with nursing colleagues and others to implement the plan; Utilizes evidence-based interventions and treatments specific to the diagnosis or problem; Provides and coordinates health teaching which is required by individuals, families and groups to maintain an optimal level of health; Documents per hospital and regulatory requirements/policies, all aspects of care, including but not limited to, treatments/procedures performed and patient response.
5. Evaluates: The effectiveness of the planned strategies in relation to patient responses and the attainment of expected outcomes and knowledge; Uses the evaluation process to update the plan of care as dictated by the patient response and/or if desired outcomes have not been achieved.
6. Demonstrates and applies the skill and judgement necessary to implement the nursing plan of care, nursing interventions and procedures necessary for the care of the patient and family based upon critical thinking skills and a spirit of inquiry. The plan of care is: Evidence based and utilizes research when appropriate; Incorporates new knowledge and strategies to initiate change in nursing care practices; Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age appropriate culturally and ethnically sensitive care to all patients and families.
7. Performs procedures and treatments using nursing knowledge and judgment, according to established unit/practice area guidelines and professional standards.
8. Safely administers and assesses the patient response to medication utilizing essential knowledge of pharmacology and Hospital and Department Standards of Care.
9. Maintains clinical competency with respect to technology and utilizes equipment in a safe manner.
10. Performs as an advocate and as an educator for patients and families.
11. Provides high quality in an efficient and a safe manner. The professional nurse utilizes data trends to support and improve clinical practice.
12. Participates in hospital and/or unit based patient safety and quality activities and uses principles to support and improve patient outcomes (unit-based, hospital-wide, The Joint Commission, NPSGs, NDNQI, Patient First and other local, state and federal patient safety initiatives.
13. Participates in performance improvement activities through data collection, analysis and evaluation. 14. Champions quality, safety, regulatory, and patient-family satisfaction.
15. Facilitates cooperative and collaborative relationships among the various disciplines and departments to ensure effective quality patient care delivery and to create a positive and professional work environment. Supports collaboration with nursing colleagues and other disciplines to implement plan of care by participation in nursing, physician, and case management reporting rounds.
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Per Diem Pre-Clinical Research Nurse
Boston, MA jobs
Pre-Clinical Research Nurse will support groundbreaking research in the Kalish Lab on hypoxic brain injury using a lamb model. This per diem position is suited for a registered nurse with a strong background in pediatric or neonatal critical care. The primary responsibility is the comprehensive care of newborn lambs in their first week of life, adhering strictly to Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) policies and research protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide high-quality care to neonatal lambs, including monitoring vital signs and carrying out prescribed care plans following IACUC guidelines.
Administer various interventions such as fluid therapy, medication administration, and specialized care tailored to the lamb model of hypoxic brain injury.
Maintain detailed documentation of care, observations, and any deviations, ensuring accuracy to support research integrity.
Collaborate closely with the research team, offering insights from a clinical perspective to enhance the quality and relevance of data collected.
Participate in training sessions and workshops to support ongoing education about large animal care in research settings.
Input observational and diagnostic data into the research database promptly and accurately.
Communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues across multi-disciplinary research teams to uphold the quality of animal care.
This is a per diem position requiring flexibility to cover shifts as needed, primarily during the first week of each research lamb's life cycle.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor's degree in nursing.
Experience:
One year of Pediatric (PICU) or Neonatal (NICU) RN experience required.
Experience in research settings or familiarity with animal models in research preferred.
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to adhere to stringent care protocols and documentation standards.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented research environment.
Familiarity with regulatory guidelines such as Animal Welfare Act, USDA regulations, and AAALAC accreditation standards is advantageous.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular OR ($20,000 sign-on)
Boston, MA jobs
We are seeking a Registered Nurse to join the team within our Boston Cardiovascular Operating Room. Key Responsibilities:
Peri-operative care in both scrub and circulating roles.
Providing clinical support and resources for the Cardiac ICU and the Cardiac Cath Lab.
Working collaboratively in a family-centered peri-operative environment.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
A Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year of Operating Room experience as an RN.
Pediatric Operating Room RN experience preferred.
2+ years of Cardiac Operating Room experience as an RN preferred.
Licensure/ Certifications:
Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse RN
*$20,000 sign-on for RNs with over 2 years of OR experience who have not worked at BCH in 2+ years*
*This position is eligible for a $10,000 Employee Referral Bonus for internal employees*
*Additional $8/hour incentive for all hours worked after orientation is completed*
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The posted pay range is Boston Children's reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Nursing - Medsurg/Telemetry
Registered nurse job at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Are you ready to take your Travel career to the next level? See places you have not seen before? Ventura's MedStaff tenured Recruiters are here to help you find your ideal contract; with over 50 years of combined experience. Markets have changed, but Ventura MedStaff has maintained a leader in the forefront of Therapy, Allied and Nursing opportunities. Our recruiters are here to help answer your questions and provide you with the most up to date information. Contracts run 8-13 weeks, with 36-40-hour guarantees, flexible start dates, and a mix of schedules. Contact one of our dedicated Recruiters to discuss more details.
Ventura MedStaff benefits represent the care and compassion we provide for our clients.
• Health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits and 401k
• Tax free stipends when applicable
• Gym discounts
• Weekly pay
• $750.00 referral bonus
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