Registered Nurse, Float Pool, St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, 36 Hours (Days)

Registered Nurse, MedSurg Float Pool, 36 Hours (Days/ Every Third Weekend) 

•  736 Cambridge St, Brighton, MA 02135 

•  Full Time 

At St Elizabeth Medical Center (SEMC) part of Boston Medical Center Health Systems, our nurses are changing the face of healthcare. At every level and on every unit, SEMC nurses are advancing professional practice and delivering evidence-based care to our patients, families, and community. Join our nationally recognized organization as a registered nurse (RN) and help us continue to carry out our mission of delivering exceptional and equitable care to all. 

St. Elizabeth's Medical Center, a Boston University teaching hospital, is a 291-bed hospital that provides patients and families in the Brighton area and beyond access to some of Boston’s most advanced treatments and specialty care. 

  
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 SEMC, 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 SEMC nurse. 

Position: Registered Nurse 

Location: MedSurg Float Pool 

Schedule: 36 Hours (Days/ Every Third Weekend/Rotating Holiday) 

ABOUT THE Med Surge Float Pool DEPARTMENT at St Elizabeth Medical Center 

The Med/Surge Float RNs provide 24/7 clinical excellence for med/surge areas. Nurses must be flexible and versatile. They enjoy the challenge of the variety of experiences that the float pool provides. Float pool nurses care for medical and surgical adult populations. Float pool nurses rise to the challenge of opening and staffing surge units when necessary. Working in the float pool hones your med-surge skills and provides a clinical overview of SEMC that is unparalleled in any other med/surge area. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 
As an RN in the Medical Surgical Units, 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. 

POSITION SUMMARY: 
As an RN in the Medical Surgical Units, 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. There will also be opportunity for professional development by receiving your PCC Certification and working with step-down level patients that are on certain medical-surgical units.  

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Deliver nursing care in the Medical Surgical, 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 SEMC’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. 

• 1+ years of RN experience preferred 

• Certification in basic life support (BLS) 

• Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) completed during orientation. 

• PCC Certification required within 1 year of hire which is offered by the hospital.  

• 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 

JOB BENEFITS: 

• Competitive pay 

• Staff self-scheduling 

• Weekend/Night shift differentials 

• Tuition reimbursement  

• Highly subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance options 

• Nurse staffing plans that often exceed state standards for quality and safety 

• Supportive work environment with a focus on training, professional development, and growth