Med Surg Nurse Emergency Department

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Sign-on Bonus Eligible

Join the Emergency Department at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, and be part of a collaborative team delivering high-acuity emergency care in one of the region’s leading academic medical centers.

As the only Level I Trauma Center north of Boston, the Joseph C. Corkery Emergency Center provides advanced emergency care to patients across Massachusetts and southern New Hampshire. Our ED was thoughtfully designed to support efficient, patient centered care and features 36 private patient rooms, dedicated behavioral health spaces, advanced imaging capabilities, and four fully equipped trauma bays.

This role will encompass caring for patients within the emergency department who have been assessed and treated and are awaiting final admission orders.

Job Description:

Why Join the Lahey Emergency Department?
• Multiple shift options available to support scheduling flexibility, with shift differentials
• Magnet-recognized nursing environment with opportunities to participate in shared governance, clinical initiatives, and nursing leadership programs
• Investment in nursing growth through clinical ladder advancement, specialty certification reimbursement, tuition assistance, scholarship opportunities, and continuing education support
• Access to simulation training, continuing education resources, and innovation initiatives shaping the future of nursing practice
• Comprehensive benefits for employees working 20+ hours per week including medical, dental, vision, disability, retirement savings, paid time off, and employee pharmacy perks
• Free on-site parking

What You’ll Do:

You will be responsible for delivering safe, effective, and compassionate care while coordinating across the care continuum.

Key responsibilities include:

Clinical Care & Decision Making Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care

Develop culturally competent plans of care based on patient needs Provide age-appropriate and evidence-based nursing interventions

Continuously evaluate and adjust care plans Patient & Family Engagement Build strong relationships with patients and families

Educate patients on conditions, treatments, and preventative care Integrate cultural, spiritual, and personal preferences into care plans Leadership & Collaboration

Work collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams Support a positive, learning-focused clinical environment

Act as a role model and resource for peers and team members Professional Practice & Growth A

Apply evidence-based practice and clinical scholarship

Maintain competency in technical and specialty nursing skills

Participate in quality improvement and regulatory readiness efforts Delegation & Supervision Safely delegate tasks in accordance with MA Nurse Practice Act (244 CMR 3.0)

Maintain accountability for patient outcomes and delegated tasks​

Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing Licensure & Certification

Active Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification (AHA or American Red Cross) and ACLS

Skills:

Strong clinical judgment and technical skills

Excellent communication, organization, and teamwork abilities

Experience:

One year of nursing experience within Emergency or Critical Care Preferred.

Pay Range:

$37.00 - $95.37

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.  Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled