Per Diem / PRN Nurse RN - Med Surg - $35 per hour

Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN Med Surg for a per diem / prn nursing job in Boston, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Med Surg
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• Up to 8.00 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Per Diem

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Registered Nurse RN The clinical nurse is a licensed registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate, individualized, nursing care for specific patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional clinical and support staff. The clinical nurse is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. They collaborate with the Nursing Director and members of the Patient Care Team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. They also collaborate with the patient toward meeting the needs and expectations of the patient and family. Clinical nurses ensure that care is safe, efficient, effective, timely and meets the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of each patient and family. 1. Provides competent, compassionate patient- and family-centered nursing care based on scientific principles and the use of the nursing process and interdisciplinary teamwork. a) Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for patients and families. b) Articulates the professional nursing role to the patient, family and health team members. c) Identifies, plans and implements nursing interventions. Facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for an individual patient or group of patients. d) Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and health team members in patient care, including patient/family education, teaching and discharge planning. e) Documents relevant patient data / information. f) Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent information to/from other health care team members. Promotes continuity of care through effective hand-offs. g) Helps define standards of excellence for patient care; participates in improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective way. h) Performs specific functions as described in the unit Scope of Service. i) Provides care appropriate to age group of patients on assigned unit(s) as described in relevant unit Scope of Service. j) Participates in, and contributes to, performance improvement activities. k) Integrates the six aims of performance improvement into care delivery: (a) Safety — no needless death, injury, pain or suffering for patients or staff. (b) Effectiveness — care and service will be based on the best evidence, informed by patient values and preferences. (c) Patient Centeredness — all care and service will honor the individual patients — their values, choices, culture, social context and specific needs. (d) Timeliness — waste no one’s time; no unnecessary waiting. (e) Efficiency — remove all unnecessary processes or steps in a process; streamline all activities. (f) Equity — all care and service will be fair and equitable — the system will treat all patients equally. l) Exhibits compliance with regulatory and quality and safety requirements. 2) Collaborates with other providers and directs support staff and nonprofessional nursing personnel in maintaining recognized standards. a) Teaches and directs all nonprofessional nursing personnel for whom they are responsible. b) Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff members. c) Appropriately uses nursing resources. d) Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to nurses and other health team members. 3) Participates in daily operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff environment. a) Applies resources efficiently to facilitate optimal patient care. b) Provides input to the Nursing Director/nurse leader regarding unit needs. c) Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and procedures. d) Professional Development: i) Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices. Within the framework of the nursing Scope of Service (NPM 5.0 Guidelines-Patient Care: Statement of Accountability and Scope of Practice) and The Clinical Recognition Program (See guidelines, collaborates with nurse manager / nursing director / clinical nurse specialist / nursing practice specialist to identify their level of practice and with clinical leadership, identifies appropriate learning experiences to enhance their professional development. ii) Adheres to Department of Nursing requirements for required training. iii) Identifies specific learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them. iv) Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal academic programs. Qualifications: Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Specialty certification preferred. BSN Required Reasons to Choose MGH - Mass General is the #1 hospital in New England based on U.S. News Best Hospitals for 2023-2024 - Collaborate with the clinical staff in medicine to provide quality care to our patients - Lucrative 403b programs About Mass General Hospital Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to delivering our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work.

Posted job title: Nurse, Staff - Per Diem

About Mass General Brigham

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs