Mass General Brigham
MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSE IN CHARGE - BWH
Mass General Brigham, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
remote typeOnsite
locationsBoston-MA
time typeFull time
posted onPosted 6 Days Ago
time left to applyEnd Date: September 23, 2025 (4 days left to apply)
job requisition idRQ4034815
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
- Recent GI Surgery/Bariatric nursing experience required.
Job Summary The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a given patient care area who works collaboratively with the Nursing Director (ND)and Assistant Nurse Director (AND) in planning and implementing patient care at the service/department level.
The nurse in charge is accountable for cost-effective decision making regarding daily assignment of staff, use of supplies, and day-to-day operational decision making. The NIC participates in the clinical patient care standard development, evaluation of outcomes, and development of improvement initiatives.
The NIC participates in the assessment of staff performance through contributions to individual staff performance reviews.
The NIC is accountable for identifying competency issues and participating in the development and implementation of the plan for performance improvement.
The NIC reports to the Nursing Director.
For all NICs hired into positions posted on or after April 1, 2000: Current Massachusetts license.
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing. For external applicants: Bachelor's or master's in nursing required. For internal applicants: Bachelor's or master's in nursing preferred.
If not, must be enrolled or enroll in a program leading to a bachelor's or master's in Nursing within one (1) year from being appointed to NIC position and must complete such program no later than six (6) years after commencing employment as a NIC.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Patient Care
Plans, implements and evaluates the patient care delivery system of the given area.
Assigning patient care based upon patient acuity, staff qualifications and unit standards.
Maintains clinical expertise and serves as a role model while delivering direct patient care. Recommends changes in staff mix needed based upon the needs of patients, methods of delivery of care, and budget allowances on a daily and annual basis.
-Quality of Care
Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or care improvement programs. Identifies and participates in the development of new standards of care to ensure optimal outcomes for various patient populations.
-Coordination/Collaboration
Promotes collaborative relationships between nursing staff and other departments. Serves as a resource to staff in the interpretation and implementation of Hospital and Nursing policies and procedures. Collaborates with the Nursing Director and Assistant Nurse Director in planning staff meeting agendas. Facilitates staff attendance, communication, and clarification of agenda items. Incorporates peer consultation in clinical practice. Works collaboratively with faculty to provide clinical experience for students. Facilitates staff attendance at in-services and educational programs. -Budget Makes recommendations for personnel, capital expenditures and supply par levels to meet patient needs. Communicates the variance of established staffing and supply budgets to ANM and ND.
-Personnel
Monitors adherence to standards of practice (unit-based standards and practice guidelines) and provides immediate feedback to staff as appropriate to unit-based standards and practice guidelines. Provides ND and AND with specific performance information for staff evaluation and goal setting. Provides input into recommendation of staff selection and promotion.
-Professional Development of Nursing Staff
Collaborates with the leadership team on an ongoing basis to assist Nursing staff in the development of professional goals and an action plan to achieve them. Participates in the identification of both unit-based and individual staff educational needs. Collaborates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of orientation activities. Fosters a climate of clinical and professional excellence. Participates in educational offerings to assure ongoing clinical and interpersonal competence utilizing state-of-the-art practice.
-Research
Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting the efforts of investigators. Participates in nursing and/or medical research through data collection. Maintains knowledge of current research findings in given specialty areas.
Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required and Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience Three years of experience in nursing with directly related clinical experience and demonstrated leadership ability required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrates clinical expertise in the assigned area. - Utilizes current concepts of nursing practice in the management of patient care. - Demonstrates the skills necessary to assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures. - Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to organize, coordinate, and participate in the evaluation of care delivery. - Demonstrates effective interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to promote effective working relationships with all members of the healthcare team. - Demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with stress relating to the changing organizational climate, personnel and patient care issues. - Demonstrates effective skills in applying hospital standards in the areas of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management. - Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in specialty areas is encouraged.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Night (United States of America)
Pay Range $42.59 - $110.38/Hourly
Grade MNA241
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.
EEO Statement: 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 Veterans 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Innovation happens here and improves the lives of patients.
Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit, integrated health care system based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital—two of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
From routine care to the most complex cases, we offer comprehensive, full-circle clinical care to our patients, starting and ending at home. At Mass General Brigham, our patients come first. We offer the full spectrum of health care services for common to complex conditions, including primary care, specialty care, hospital care, virtual care, home care and more. Our approximately 74,000 employees, physicians, scientists, and health care providers, across 16 institutions, partner with patients to develop care plans tailored to their needs. We are committed to ensuring all patients have equitable access to care. Mass General Brigham doctors who drive cutting-edge research are the ones providing patient care. Our patients have access to clinical trials and advanced care that’s not available elsewhere.
Mass General Brigham’s health care system includes five nationally ranked hospitals, including two world-renowned academic medical centers. We bring our heritage of academic medicine to the patient care delivered within our network. Our three Specialty hospitals, and Healthcare at Home, provide focused services to treat medical conditions that require unique skills and technology.
Mass Eye and Ear
Mass Eye and Ear, founded in 1824, is an international center for treatment and research and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Specializing in ophthalmology (eye care) and otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ear, nose and throat care), Mass Eye and Ear clinicians provide care, ranging from the routine to the very complex.
https://www.masseyeandear.org/
Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home
Mass General Brigham Healthcare At Home, which includes Home Care and Home Hospital, is one of the region’s largest non-profit home health care providers, offering a full range of skilled and innovative home-based services throughout more than 200 towns of Eastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality services available at home – where the comfort and security of familiar surroundings greatly enhance quality of life.
https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/home-care
McLean Hospital
McLean is a world leader in mental health care, research, and education. Offering expert care for all ages, our innovative research leads to discoveries that benefit people across the globe. Through our educational programs for professionals and the public, we are improving attitudes about mental health, while setting standards for mental health care worldwide.
https://www.mcleanhospital.org/
Spaulding Rehabilitation
As a national leader in rehabilitative care, the Spaulding Rehabilitation includes intensive inpatient rehabilitation and long term acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Spaulding is consistently ranked as one of the country's top rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
http://www.spauldingrehab.org/
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of Focus
United Against Racism is a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement to address the impact of racism on Mass General Brigham patients, staff, and community.
We believe that systemic racism is a public health issue which impacts our patients, workforce, and the communities we serve. Working collectively, we are taking action across the system to dismantle racism and learning as we go.
Our mission is to dismantle the barriers, systems, and actions inside and outside our walls to provide excellent medical care and equity for all.
locationsBoston-MA
time typeFull time
posted onPosted 6 Days Ago
time left to applyEnd Date: September 23, 2025 (4 days left to apply)
job requisition idRQ4034815
Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
- Recent GI Surgery/Bariatric nursing experience required.
Job Summary The Nurse in Charge (NIC) is a designated clinical leader for a given patient care area who works collaboratively with the Nursing Director (ND)and Assistant Nurse Director (AND) in planning and implementing patient care at the service/department level.
The nurse in charge is accountable for cost-effective decision making regarding daily assignment of staff, use of supplies, and day-to-day operational decision making. The NIC participates in the clinical patient care standard development, evaluation of outcomes, and development of improvement initiatives.
The NIC participates in the assessment of staff performance through contributions to individual staff performance reviews.
The NIC is accountable for identifying competency issues and participating in the development and implementation of the plan for performance improvement.
The NIC reports to the Nursing Director.
For all NICs hired into positions posted on or after April 1, 2000: Current Massachusetts license.
Graduate of an approved School of Nursing. For external applicants: Bachelor's or master's in nursing required. For internal applicants: Bachelor's or master's in nursing preferred.
If not, must be enrolled or enroll in a program leading to a bachelor's or master's in Nursing within one (1) year from being appointed to NIC position and must complete such program no later than six (6) years after commencing employment as a NIC.
Does this position require Patient Care? Yes
Essential Functions
-Patient Care
Plans, implements and evaluates the patient care delivery system of the given area.
Assigning patient care based upon patient acuity, staff qualifications and unit standards.
Maintains clinical expertise and serves as a role model while delivering direct patient care. Recommends changes in staff mix needed based upon the needs of patients, methods of delivery of care, and budget allowances on a daily and annual basis.
-Quality of Care
Participates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or care improvement programs. Identifies and participates in the development of new standards of care to ensure optimal outcomes for various patient populations.
-Coordination/Collaboration
Promotes collaborative relationships between nursing staff and other departments. Serves as a resource to staff in the interpretation and implementation of Hospital and Nursing policies and procedures. Collaborates with the Nursing Director and Assistant Nurse Director in planning staff meeting agendas. Facilitates staff attendance, communication, and clarification of agenda items. Incorporates peer consultation in clinical practice. Works collaboratively with faculty to provide clinical experience for students. Facilitates staff attendance at in-services and educational programs. -Budget Makes recommendations for personnel, capital expenditures and supply par levels to meet patient needs. Communicates the variance of established staffing and supply budgets to ANM and ND.
-Personnel
Monitors adherence to standards of practice (unit-based standards and practice guidelines) and provides immediate feedback to staff as appropriate to unit-based standards and practice guidelines. Provides ND and AND with specific performance information for staff evaluation and goal setting. Provides input into recommendation of staff selection and promotion.
-Professional Development of Nursing Staff
Collaborates with the leadership team on an ongoing basis to assist Nursing staff in the development of professional goals and an action plan to achieve them. Participates in the identification of both unit-based and individual staff educational needs. Collaborates in the development, implementation, and evaluation of orientation activities. Fosters a climate of clinical and professional excellence. Participates in educational offerings to assure ongoing clinical and interpersonal competence utilizing state-of-the-art practice.
-Research
Contributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting the efforts of investigators. Participates in nursing and/or medical research through data collection. Maintains knowledge of current research findings in given specialty areas.
Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required and Master's Degree in Nursing preferred
Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience Three years of experience in nursing with directly related clinical experience and demonstrated leadership ability required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Demonstrates clinical expertise in the assigned area. - Utilizes current concepts of nursing practice in the management of patient care. - Demonstrates the skills necessary to assist with development and implementation of policies and procedures. - Demonstrates the knowledge and skill to organize, coordinate, and participate in the evaluation of care delivery. - Demonstrates effective interpersonal and leadership skills necessary to promote effective working relationships with all members of the healthcare team. - Demonstrates the ability to deal effectively with stress relating to the changing organizational climate, personnel and patient care issues. - Demonstrates effective skills in applying hospital standards in the areas of service, teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management. - Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in specialty areas is encouraged.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type Onsite
Work Location 75 Francis Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours 36
Employee Type Regular
Work Shift Night (United States of America)
Pay Range $42.59 - $110.38/Hourly
Grade MNA241
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.
EEO Statement: 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 Veterans 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.
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Innovation happens here and improves the lives of patients.
Mass General Brigham is a not-for-profit, integrated health care system based in Boston, Massachusetts. Founded by Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital—two of the nation’s leading academic medical centers.
From routine care to the most complex cases, we offer comprehensive, full-circle clinical care to our patients, starting and ending at home. At Mass General Brigham, our patients come first. We offer the full spectrum of health care services for common to complex conditions, including primary care, specialty care, hospital care, virtual care, home care and more. Our approximately 74,000 employees, physicians, scientists, and health care providers, across 16 institutions, partner with patients to develop care plans tailored to their needs. We are committed to ensuring all patients have equitable access to care. Mass General Brigham doctors who drive cutting-edge research are the ones providing patient care. Our patients have access to clinical trials and advanced care that’s not available elsewhere.
Mass General Brigham’s health care system includes five nationally ranked hospitals, including two world-renowned academic medical centers. We bring our heritage of academic medicine to the patient care delivered within our network. Our three Specialty hospitals, and Healthcare at Home, provide focused services to treat medical conditions that require unique skills and technology.
Mass Eye and Ear
Mass Eye and Ear, founded in 1824, is an international center for treatment and research and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. Specializing in ophthalmology (eye care) and otolaryngology–head and neck surgery (ear, nose and throat care), Mass Eye and Ear clinicians provide care, ranging from the routine to the very complex.
https://www.masseyeandear.org/
Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home
Mass General Brigham Healthcare At Home, which includes Home Care and Home Hospital, is one of the region’s largest non-profit home health care providers, offering a full range of skilled and innovative home-based services throughout more than 200 towns of Eastern Massachusetts. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality services available at home – where the comfort and security of familiar surroundings greatly enhance quality of life.
https://www.massgeneralbrigham.org/en/patient-care/services-and-specialties/home-care
McLean Hospital
McLean is a world leader in mental health care, research, and education. Offering expert care for all ages, our innovative research leads to discoveries that benefit people across the globe. Through our educational programs for professionals and the public, we are improving attitudes about mental health, while setting standards for mental health care worldwide.
https://www.mcleanhospital.org/
Spaulding Rehabilitation
As a national leader in rehabilitative care, the Spaulding Rehabilitation includes intensive inpatient rehabilitation and long term acute care hospitals, outpatient clinics, and skilled nursing facilities throughout Eastern Massachusetts. Spaulding is consistently ranked as one of the country's top rehabilitation hospitals by U.S. News & World Report.
http://www.spauldingrehab.org/
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement of Focus
United Against Racism is a diversity, equity, and inclusion statement to address the impact of racism on Mass General Brigham patients, staff, and community.
We believe that systemic racism is a public health issue which impacts our patients, workforce, and the communities we serve. Working collectively, we are taking action across the system to dismantle racism and learning as we go.
Our mission is to dismantle the barriers, systems, and actions inside and outside our walls to provide excellent medical care and equity for all.