RN - Emergency Department - PEDI ED - Brighton

Position: RN - Emergency Department - PEDI ED

Location: Adult ED

Schedule: 36 Hour, Nights, 7pm - 7am, E/O Weekend, E/O Holiday.

ABOUT THE ADULT EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER:

The Adult Emergency Department is a level one trauma center and comprehensive stroke center located in Boston’s South End. The collective years of experience within the walls of our ED creates an environment of innovation, collaboration and teamwork. Our commitment to ongoing education and training elevates our nursing practice to ensure the highest quality outcomes for our patients. 

POSITION SUMMARY:


As an RN in the Emergency Department, 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 Adult Emergency Department, 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 BMC’s 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.
• 2 + years of PEDS ED RN experience required
• TNCC certification is required. Must have certification by first day of hire.
• 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
• Must pass Tele test on day 1 with 85% or better.
• Shifts include every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Department serves patients aged newborn to 22, and can hold up to 16 treatment areas, psych-6, Obs-12, and Urgent Care-11.

Preferred Exp:

Level I Trauma experience.