Registered Nurse, Med Surg-Orthopedics, 36 Hours (Nights / Every Other Weekend/Holiday)
At Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet® recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization. As 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, 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 nurse.Position: Registered NurseLocation: Med Surg - Orthopedics UnitSchedule: 36 Hours (Nights / Every Other Weekend/Holiday)ABOUT THE Medical Surgical/4 East DEPARTMENT AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER:4 East is a 37-bed surgical unit. Populations for this unit include: orthopedics, hip fracture, ENT, and OMFS. Staff interested in working on this unit must demonstrate cultural sensitivity to the needs of all the patient populations and diverse staff.POSITION SUMMARY:As an RN in the Medical Surgical, 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 patientsCommunicate with various health care team members, patients, and their familiesCoordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleaguesUpdate and manage patient records Enter and interpret computerized data/informationFollow guidelines and policies established by BMC’s nursing organizationAssist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projectsJOB REQUIREMENTS:Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.1+ years of RN experience preferredCertification in basic life support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain unitsNursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 yearsRelevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areasEffective verbal and written communication skillsPhysical ability to meet job responsibilitiesBasic computer proficiencyFluency in another language a plusJOB BENEFITS:Competitive payStaff self-schedulingWeekend s...