RN - Pre-Admissions - Per Diem - WDH
Mass General Brigham
Summary
Responsible for interpreting and implementing plans of medical care, assessing patients' nursing care needs, and ensuring safe, competent, and individualized nursing care. Evaluates patient outcomes and coordinates care to support optimal health and recovery.
Job description
Job Summary
Responsible for interpreting and implementing plans of medical care, assessing patients' nursing care needs, and ensuring safe, competent, and individualized nursing care. Evaluates patient outcomes and coordinates care to support optimal health and recovery.
Essential Functions
- Maintain accurate and detailed patient reports and medical records.
- Administer medications and monitor patients for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, document, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate patient care.
- Modify patient care plans based on patients' responses, clinical needs, and changing conditions.
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.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree in Nursing required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred
- Registered Nurse (RN) State License required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred
- Neonatal Resuscitation Certification (NRP) preferred
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) preferred
- Clinical nursing experience 3 or more years in Surgical Services or Acute Care required
- Knowledge of medical terminology
- Excellent verbal and communication skills
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses
- Recognition programs
Company overview
Mass General Brigham is one of the largest integrated healthcare delivery systems in the United States, formed through the merger of Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital. Based in Boston, Massachusetts, this academic medical center system operates multiple hospitals, specialty facilities, and community health centers throughout New England. The organization is renowned for its world-class patient care, cutting-edge medical research, and comprehensive medical education programs. As a teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, Mass General Brigham trains the next generation of healthcare professionals while advancing medical science through groundbreaking research initiatives. The system provides a full continuum of healthcare services, from primary care and preventive medicine to complex specialty treatments and emergency services. With a focus on innovation and patient-centered care, Mass General Brigham consistently ranks among the top hospital systems in the nation for clinical excellence and research output.