Primary Care Nurse BWH Hyde Park

Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

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40 Hours/ Full Time/ Variable/ Day Shift/ Primary Care

• Our ambulatory clinics are located in Hyde Park and in West Roxbury.

• The Staff Nurse will be assigned by the Nurse Manager to work at both Faulkner Community Physicians (FCP) clinics in Hyde Park and in West Roxbury according to clinical and staffing needs, and it is essential and non-negotiable that nurse be available to work at both FCP locations as directed.
  

• Providing excellent nursing care with kindness and empathy to patients in the Community Health / Primary Care environment.

• Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to patients and families in the safest environment.
  

Job Summary

Summary The Registered Nurse is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts who is responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual. The registered nurse demonstrates initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for the primary care patient with complex needs. The Registered Nurse demonstrates the ability to effectively manage patients by assuming full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of patient care and is directly responsible to a designated nurse manager or supervisor. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

CLINICAL PRACTICE
Organization of Patient Care

• Accountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment.
• Sets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity.
• Maintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication.
• Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient in the primary care setting.
• Quality of Care
• Documents patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards using SBAR communication.

Develops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records.

• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department’s documentation standards.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents meeting stated goals in nurses' notes. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes.
• Participates actively in primary care clinics' quality improvement initiatives.
• Provides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors.
• Administers medication safely according to established primary care policies and procedures.
• Performs nursing procedures safely and efficiently.
• Uses equipment safely and efficiently.
• Demonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission.
• Utilizes universal precautions in nursing practice.
• Coordination/Collaboration
• Interacts with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner.
• Collaborates with other discipline(s).
• Develops, utilizes, and evaluates practice-specific standards of care.
• Upholds the A.N.A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members.
• Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the clinic.
• Participates in determining goals and objectives to meet pt-specific care objectives.
• Willing to serve as practice champion and attend organizational committees that disseminates information to peers at staff meetings.
• Education
• Assumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs.
• Shares knowledge and experience with colleagues.
• Participates in clinic-based and organizational educational programs.
• Seeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs.
• Research
• Utilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice.
• Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators.
• Budget
• Utilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner.
• Provides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care.
• Assesses patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers and assignments.
• Demonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries.

• Personnel
• Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as appropriate.
• Provides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate.
• Assumes responsibility for the clinic in the absence of leadership personnel.
• Adheres to organization and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others.
• Recommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels.
• Participates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the clinic, flexibility in relation to patient care assignments, workday time assignment, and work schedule.
  

Education:

Onsite

1832 Centre Street

40

Regular

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$40.49 - $100.13/Hourly

Grade

MNA333

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.

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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