Registered Nurse Float Pool, Per Diem

At Boston Medical Center Brighton our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC Brighton nurses are advancingprofessional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. 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 Brighton 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 Nurse
Location: Float Pool
Schedule: Per Diem

ABOUT THE UNIT:

The Med/Surge Float RNs provide 24/7 clinical excellence for med/surge areas. Float pool nurses care for medical and surgical adult populations. Working in the float pool hones your med-surge skills and provides a clinical overview that is unparalleled in any other med/surge area

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patients

• Communicate with various health care team members, patients, and their families

• Coordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleagues

• Update and manage patient records

• Enter and interpret computerized data/information

• Follow guidelines and policies established by BMCHS nursing organization

• Assist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projects

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

• 1+ years of RN experience preferred

• Certification in basic life support (BLS)

• Advanced Cardiac Life support(ACLS) certification required in certain units

• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas

• Effective verbal and written communication skills

• Physical ability to meet job responsibilities

• Basic computer proficiency

• Fluency in another language a plus