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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Teaching hospital delivering patient-centered medical care

Registered Nurse - Medical-Surgical/Telemetry-36 hrs, Nights

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeMilton, MA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold current licensure as a Registered Nurse by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
  • Hold Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association before hire.
  • Maintain position-specific and hospital-wide competencies required for the patient population served.
  • Adhere to standard precautions and follow infection-control practices, including required orientation and use of available protective equipment, due to likely exposure to blood and body fluids.
  • Be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Provide patient care using the Nursing Process: assess patient health status, analyze and interpret data, make nursing judgments regarding care plans, implement and coordinate interventions, evaluate outcomes, revise or update the plan of care, and document the process clearly and concisely.
  • Consider patients’ cultural beliefs and practices and use interpreter services for patients with limited English proficiency.
  • Provide and coordinate health teaching for patients and their representatives.
  • Collaborate, cooperate, and communicate with other health care providers to ensure quality and continuity of care.
  • Provide age-appropriate care to regularly served patient groups and seek assistance and resources when caring for other age groups.
  • Assume the charge nurse role as necessary.
  • Participate actively in unit-based quality assurance studies and unit meetings.
  • Participate in nursing committees, in-services, and orientation programs as directed.
  • Attend or participate in in-house or external training programs to improve and augment skills and knowledge.
  • Assist with ordering and upkeep of supplies as assigned by the Nurse Manager.
  • Assess and manage care issues for patients undergoing operative, procedural, or medical procedures.
  • Provide care for patients requiring telemetry monitoring and recognize dysrhythmias.
  • Provide care to medical-surgical patients with a range of diagnoses, including neurological, orthopedic, respiratory, renal, and cardiac conditions.
  • Perform duties in accordance with applicable safety laws, rules, and regulations and established department and hospital policies and procedures.
  • Perform similar or related duties as necessary in emergencies or as designated by the department manager or supervisor.

Desired Qualifications

  • Recent acute medical-surgical or telemetry nursing experience is preferred.

About the Company

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Teaching hospital delivering patient-centered medical care

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) serves as a teaching hospital in Boston affiliated with Harvard Medical School, offering a wide range of medical services across inpatient, emergency, outpatient, and urgent care. Its care model centers on delivering high-quality medical treatment to patients, supported by patient access initiatives like OpenNotes, which lets patients view clinicians’ notes online to improve understanding and engagement in their care. The hospital also supports education and research through its affiliation with Harvard, attracting funding for studies and training programs. BIDMC differentiates itself through its patient-centered approach, active patient engagement tools, and a broad network of urgent care centers and outpatient services that extend access to healthcare. The goal is to provide comprehensive, accessible, evidence-based medical care while advancing medical education and research.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
Grant
Total funding
$5.4M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
1996

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