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Job Summary

Registered Nurse, RN Overview:
The staff nurse is a Registered Nurse (RN) who is responsible for providing compassionate care to and assessment of ambulatory patients within the Department of Urology. The Staff Nurse is responsible for screening patients, providing patients pre- and post-operative teaching, assisting with office procedures, and verifying test results. The Staff Nurse will work collaboratively with the members of the care team to develop treatment plans that will achieve optimal patient outcomes

Principal duties and responsibilities:
Patient Services and Procedures
- Administers medications/injections when necessary
- Assists with office-based procedures when necessary
- Examinations - Performs pre-operative teaching and answers relevant questions
- Performs post-operative teaching and answers relevant questions
- Facilitates clinical sessions for physicians by reviewing the relevant patient history, physical examinations and reason for the visit, and records this information within the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Monitors patient medication lists needed for prescriptions and other supporting clinical data necessary to support clinical care

Visit Support
- Returns patient calls that require clinical input
- Gets in touch with patients on a case-by-case basis, or as instructed by the supervising provider

Phone Triage
- Staffs nurse triage phone line, as assigned, fielding clinical calls from patients
- Triages patients to appropriate caregivers based on level of urgency and patient needs Administrative

Compliance
- Maintains Commonwealth of Massachusetts and MGH compliance requirements Operational Management
- Active participation in the development and sharing of standard processes through interdepartmental meetings
- Active participation in Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence efforts Citizenship/Professionalism

Ethics
- Practices medicine in accordance with all regulatory requirements
- Practices at the highest ethical levels in accordance with department and hospital mission/vision

Professional Standards
- Maintains professional demeanor and appearance
- Works well in a team environment
- Shares knowledge with all staff levels and provides assistance as needed

Professional Development
- Maintains the standards and education requirements specific to the position and licensure
- Completes the required hours of continuing education required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bi-annually
- Maintains membership in relevant professional associations
- Attends internal and external education meetings and reads appropriate professional journals in order to maintain and enhance skills and clinical competence. It is encouraged to advance their medical and technical skills as appropriate to deliver optimal patient care

We offer an outstanding benefits packages to eligible employees including…
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives, and you can make a difference. We are looking for someone as dedicated as you to be a part of our team.

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes

Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.

-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.

-Record patients' medical information and vital signs.

-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.

-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

 

Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

 

Additional Job Description

 

Onsite

 

165 Cambridge Street

 

40

 

Regular

 

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

 

Grade

GHCARN055

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package. In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.