Registered Nurse, Surgical Step Down, 24 Hours (Nights / Rotating Weekends)

Registered NurseAt Boston Medical Center (BMC), our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, BMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our Magnet recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. As both the largest trauma hospital and largest safety net hospital in New England, you get a chance to be a part of exciting leading edge clinical care, in a truly mission driven organization. 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, 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 NurseLocation: Surgical IMCUSchedule: 24 Hours (Nights / Rotating Weekends)ABOUT THE Critical Care/3W Intermediate Care Unit DEPARTMENT AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER:BMC's Surgical Step Down unit is a 38-bed unit providing care for intermediate level surgical patients. The patient population consists of post-operative and surgical specialty patients, including trauma, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, transplant patients and cardiothoracic surgery.POSITION SUMMARY:As an RN in the Critical Care unit, you will play an integral role in delivering exceptional care. Using our patient-centered care model you will be uplifted by a supportive nursing organization, and will be able to deliver the excellent care to your patients that they deserve.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:Deliver nursing care in the Critical Care unit, including assessing, diagnosing, planning, intervening, evaluating, and educating patientsCommunicate with various health care team members, patients, and their familiesCoordinate and delegate appropriate patient care activities to inter-professional colleaguesUpdate and manage patient recordsEnter and interpret computerized data/informationFollow guidelines and policies established by BMC's nursing organizationAssist the leadership team as needed in quality improvement projectsJOB REQUIREMENTS :Must have active or pending Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license or the ability to obtain one.1+ years of RN experience preferredCertification in basic life support (BLS)Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification required in certain unitsNursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 yearsRelevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areasEffective verbal and written communication skillsPhysical ability to meet job responsibilitiesBasic computer proficiencyFluency in another language a plusJOB BENEFITS:Competitive payStaff self-schedulingWeekend shift differentialsRelocation assistanceTuition reimbursement and tuition remission programsHighly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance optionsNurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safetySupportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growthAccess to Pathways, a leadership acceleration program increasing inclusion and diversity at the leadership level across Boston Medical Center Health SystemBoston Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to Talentacquisition@bmc.org or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.