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Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Registered Nurse Operating Room

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareUpdated on Nov 15
Full-timeOak Bluffs, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • An Associate's Degree in Nursing is required.
  • A Registered Nurse state license is required.
  • Knowledge of current nursing standards of practice is required.
  • The candidate must demonstrate adequate technical skills and judgment to function unsupervised during on-call shifts, other shifts, and weekends.
  • The candidate must be able to tactfully communicate with internal and external customers.
  • The candidate must be able to handle stress and work in emergency situations.
  • The candidate must be able to assist patients on and off equipment and move quickly in an emergency.
  • The candidate must be able to stand and walk approximately 90% of the shift and frequently climb, bend, reach, stoop, squat, and help lift objects or patients weighing from 5 to 300 or more pounds.
  • The candidate must be able to use fingers and hands to operate department-related equipment, and use a telephone, calculator, fax, computer, and other related office equipment.
  • BLS/CPR certification is required within one week of hire; AHA and ARC certifications are accepted.
  • ACLS and PALS certifications are required before completing orientation or within six months of hire, whichever occurs first.

Responsibilities

  • Assess patients' physical, psychological, and social dimensions using knowledge of illnesses, injuries, diseases, and available assessment resources.
  • Provide a written assessment of each patient on admission.
  • Document nursing interventions, patient responses, effectiveness, and complications, and summarize information at discharge.
  • Summarize assessment data and develop a written nursing care plan communicated to other patient care providers.
  • Implement the plan of care, including clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders, in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Use appropriate techniques, procedures, and safety precautions to meet individual patient needs.
  • Work within the State Nurse Practice Act and hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
  • Assess, plan, and implement patient and family instruction and education needs, and communicate the plan through Bedside Shift Report.
  • Provide verbal and written instructions, including information about medications and side effects.
  • Report patient care or management problems to the Clinical Coordinator or supervisor when necessary, investigate and intervene in problem situations, and report appropriate information.
  • Make outpatient assignments based on patient acuity and staff qualifications and experience.
  • Coordinate unit routines, guide staff, orient new staff, and ensure emergency equipment is present and in working order.
  • Care for patients across age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics, including surgical and medical patients and short-term psychiatric patients, and maintain a safe environment for them.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge and safe use of medications specific to the acute care patient population.
  • Identify learning needs and pursue self-development opportunities, using and sharing skills gained through continuing education classes.
  • Complete annual nursing competencies and attend the annual mandatory day.
  • Evaluate age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms; recognize patients' psychological development and modify approaches accordingly.
  • Use age-appropriate interview and communication techniques.
  • Perform other duties as assigned and comply with all policies and standards.

About the Company

Mass General Brigham

Early-stage life science venture investor

Mass General Brigham Ventures funds early-stage life science ideas arising from Mass General Brigham’s research network. It provides first access to deal flow and proprietary rights, backing the formation and growth of new companies and technologies. It uses capital and support to help translate bold innovations into drugs and medical technologies that improve patient outcomes worldwide.

Company size
1-10
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
$1.9B
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Founded
2008

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