Mass General Brigham
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Mass General Brigham, Newton, Massachusetts, United States, 02165
Registered Nurse - Float Pool
Location:
Newton-Wellesley Hospital (2014 Washington Street)
Schedule:
24 weekly hours, Night shift, on‑site
Pay Range:
$39.79 - $95.96 per hour
Job Summary:
The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The RN provides direct and indirect patient care using evidence‑based practice, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and may oversee other team members. The role requires flexibility for two 12‑hour shifts, alternate weekends, and alternate holiday rotation.
Specialty Areas & Additional Requirements
Adult GI:
2 years Critical Care/GI experience; ACLS required within first year; CCGRN preferred.
Assisted Reproductive Technologies Clinic (ARTC):
BSN required; ASRM RN certificate within 1st year; 1 year reproductive endocrinology experience.
Cancer Center:
1 year outpatient chemotherapy experience; OCN or equivalent required within first year; Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration Certification Card required.
Cardiovascular Center:
2 years Critical Care; BLS/ACLS required; Cardiac ICU/CCU experience preferred; interventional radiology or electrophysiology experience preferred.
Device Clinic:
2 years device clinic experience with pacemaker programming; BCLS and ACLS required; HRS/NASP preferred.
ED:
2 years ED experience; ACLS, PALS, CPI required within first year; CEN or CCRN preferred.
ICU:
2 years Critical Care; ACLS required within first year.
Labor & Delivery/AETU:
2 years L&D; NRP required within first year; fetal monitoring preferred.
Maternal Fetal Medicine:
2 years perinatal services; BSN required; BLS required; ACLS preferred.
Med/Surg:
1 year Med/Surg; telemetry training required within first year.
Mother/Baby:
2 years Mother/Baby; NRP required within first year; fetal monitoring preferred.
OR:
2 years OR; Peri‑operative Nursing Program preferred; AORN certification preferred.
PACU/Henderson:
2 years PACU; ACLS and PALS required within first year; CPAN/CAPA preferred.
Pediatrics:
2 years Pediatrics; NRP required within first year if cross‑trained.
Pedi GI:
2 years Pediatrics; PALS required within first year.
Psychiatry:
2 years Psychiatry; CPI required within first month.
SCN:
2 years SCN; NRP required within first year.
STAT RN:
2 years Critical Care/Emergency; ACLS, PALS and CPI required within first year.
Primary Care Triage RN:
2 years Triage/ER/Urgent Care/Outpatient; ANCC RN‑BC preferred.
Essential Functions
Adheres to general hospital standards; promotes teamwork via communication and interpersonal skills.
Follows departmental policies and procedures.
Contributes to overall quality of services.
Keeps informed about changes; makes independent decisions within scope of nursing practice.
Uses the nursing process and evidence‑based practice to ensure quality patient care.
Assesses the patient’s physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and social needs.
Provides competent and compassionate care tailored to individual patients and populations.
Individualizes care considering age, development, abilities, culture, economic status, literacy, communication, cognition, and gender/sexual orientation.
Updates knowledge and skills of populations served.
Applies knowledge of illness, injury, and disease; recognizes symptoms requiring immediate intervention.
Individualizes a plan of care based on assessments and collaboration with patient/family/others.
Engages patient/family/significant others as partners in care.
Updates plan of care and documentation based on ongoing assessments.
Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and physicians’ orders in compliance with standards.
Evaluates responses to goals and interventions; revises the plan of care accordingly.
Demonstrates ability to set priorities when planning and implementing care.
Coordinates and collaborates with resources and multidisciplinary team for discharge planning.
Recognizes changes in patient’s status; informs physician and other professionals.
Collaborates with Case Managers for discharge needs and barrier resolution.
Identifies primary home caregiver; involves them in teaching and planning.
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
Uses two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient, care, treatment, or services.
Demonstrates infection control, OSHA, hazardous material, and isolation procedures.
Safeguards privacy of patient and hospital personnel.
Provides patient comfort and hygiene.
Uses equipment and supplies per procedures.
Assesses restraint need; uses alternative measures when appropriate.
Demonstrates proper technique in point‑of‑care testing.
Ensures equipment is functional and safe.
Responds appropriately to emergencies; promotes fall precautions.
Treats patients and families with respect.
Advocates for patients and informs them of rights and responsibilities.
Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
Participates in performance‑improvement activities.
Incorporates recommendations into daily practice.
Controls patient care cost through efficient supply management and cost‑containment suggestions.
Communicates patient information accurately and timely.
Manages medication and IV administration; ensures the 5 rights.
Scans barcodes where applicable.
Demonstrates knowledge of drug action and nursing interventions for adverse reactions.
Verifies medication records per protocols; ensures correct infusion rates.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for educational planning.
Assesses education needs; implements and evaluates educational plans.
Acts as resource and professional role model; assists in orientation of new staff.
Advocates for patient care advancement; manages urgent situations; communicates effectively.
Device Clinic RN Role Specific Responsibilities: enroll, interrogate, program pacemaker patients; recognize abnormalities; educate patients; document; lead recall team; administer administrative duties; oversee monitoring; maintain knowledge of policies; provide continual education.
STAT RN Role Specific Responsibilities: assist with rapid responses, code blue; assist with admissions/transfers of critically ill; assist with unstable ICU‑level patients; assist with IV access and phlebotomy; assist with transport; perform other clinical duties as assigned; work under Nursing Administrator supervision.
Qualifications Education:
BSN preferred; other certificate/diploma in nursing required. Experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree.
Licensure:
MA RN license required.
Experience:
1 year Med/Surg; telemetry training within first year preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Uses nursing process; maintains safe environment; participates in performance improvement; ensures accurate documentation; administers medication and IVs; collaborates with multidisciplinary team; understands physical environment hazards; manages various patient interactions.
Physical Requirements
Standing 34‑66%; Walking 34‑66%; Sitting Occasionally 3‑33%; Lifting 34‑66% 35lbs+
Carrying 34‑66% 20‑35lbs; Pushing Occasionally 3‑33%; Pulling Occasionally 3‑33%; Climbing Rarely; Balancing Frequently; Stooping Occasionally; Kneeling Occasionally; Crouching Occasionally; Crawling Rarely; Reaching Frequently; Gross & Fine Manipulation Frequently; Feeling Constantly; Foot Use Rarely; Vision and Hearing Constantly; Talking Constantly.
Benefits and Compensation Competitive base pay, benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, and recognition programs.
EEO Statement Newton‑Wellesley Hospital 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.
Competency Framework Mass General Brigham’s competency framework includes ten competencies focusing on leadership and performance, used for evaluation, hiring decisions, development needs, and pipeline building.
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Newton-Wellesley Hospital (2014 Washington Street)
Schedule:
24 weekly hours, Night shift, on‑site
Pay Range:
$39.79 - $95.96 per hour
Job Summary:
The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients, utilizing the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). The RN provides direct and indirect patient care using evidence‑based practice, collaborates with a multidisciplinary team, and may oversee other team members. The role requires flexibility for two 12‑hour shifts, alternate weekends, and alternate holiday rotation.
Specialty Areas & Additional Requirements
Adult GI:
2 years Critical Care/GI experience; ACLS required within first year; CCGRN preferred.
Assisted Reproductive Technologies Clinic (ARTC):
BSN required; ASRM RN certificate within 1st year; 1 year reproductive endocrinology experience.
Cancer Center:
1 year outpatient chemotherapy experience; OCN or equivalent required within first year; Chemotherapy/Biotherapy Administration Certification Card required.
Cardiovascular Center:
2 years Critical Care; BLS/ACLS required; Cardiac ICU/CCU experience preferred; interventional radiology or electrophysiology experience preferred.
Device Clinic:
2 years device clinic experience with pacemaker programming; BCLS and ACLS required; HRS/NASP preferred.
ED:
2 years ED experience; ACLS, PALS, CPI required within first year; CEN or CCRN preferred.
ICU:
2 years Critical Care; ACLS required within first year.
Labor & Delivery/AETU:
2 years L&D; NRP required within first year; fetal monitoring preferred.
Maternal Fetal Medicine:
2 years perinatal services; BSN required; BLS required; ACLS preferred.
Med/Surg:
1 year Med/Surg; telemetry training required within first year.
Mother/Baby:
2 years Mother/Baby; NRP required within first year; fetal monitoring preferred.
OR:
2 years OR; Peri‑operative Nursing Program preferred; AORN certification preferred.
PACU/Henderson:
2 years PACU; ACLS and PALS required within first year; CPAN/CAPA preferred.
Pediatrics:
2 years Pediatrics; NRP required within first year if cross‑trained.
Pedi GI:
2 years Pediatrics; PALS required within first year.
Psychiatry:
2 years Psychiatry; CPI required within first month.
SCN:
2 years SCN; NRP required within first year.
STAT RN:
2 years Critical Care/Emergency; ACLS, PALS and CPI required within first year.
Primary Care Triage RN:
2 years Triage/ER/Urgent Care/Outpatient; ANCC RN‑BC preferred.
Essential Functions
Adheres to general hospital standards; promotes teamwork via communication and interpersonal skills.
Follows departmental policies and procedures.
Contributes to overall quality of services.
Keeps informed about changes; makes independent decisions within scope of nursing practice.
Uses the nursing process and evidence‑based practice to ensure quality patient care.
Assesses the patient’s physical, psychological, spiritual, cultural, and social needs.
Provides competent and compassionate care tailored to individual patients and populations.
Individualizes care considering age, development, abilities, culture, economic status, literacy, communication, cognition, and gender/sexual orientation.
Updates knowledge and skills of populations served.
Applies knowledge of illness, injury, and disease; recognizes symptoms requiring immediate intervention.
Individualizes a plan of care based on assessments and collaboration with patient/family/others.
Engages patient/family/significant others as partners in care.
Updates plan of care and documentation based on ongoing assessments.
Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and physicians’ orders in compliance with standards.
Evaluates responses to goals and interventions; revises the plan of care accordingly.
Demonstrates ability to set priorities when planning and implementing care.
Coordinates and collaborates with resources and multidisciplinary team for discharge planning.
Recognizes changes in patient’s status; informs physician and other professionals.
Collaborates with Case Managers for discharge needs and barrier resolution.
Identifies primary home caregiver; involves them in teaching and planning.
Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment.
Uses two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient, care, treatment, or services.
Demonstrates infection control, OSHA, hazardous material, and isolation procedures.
Safeguards privacy of patient and hospital personnel.
Provides patient comfort and hygiene.
Uses equipment and supplies per procedures.
Assesses restraint need; uses alternative measures when appropriate.
Demonstrates proper technique in point‑of‑care testing.
Ensures equipment is functional and safe.
Responds appropriately to emergencies; promotes fall precautions.
Treats patients and families with respect.
Advocates for patients and informs them of rights and responsibilities.
Provides emotional, psychological, and spiritual support.
Participates in performance‑improvement activities.
Incorporates recommendations into daily practice.
Controls patient care cost through efficient supply management and cost‑containment suggestions.
Communicates patient information accurately and timely.
Manages medication and IV administration; ensures the 5 rights.
Scans barcodes where applicable.
Demonstrates knowledge of drug action and nursing interventions for adverse reactions.
Verifies medication records per protocols; ensures correct infusion rates.
Collaborates with multidisciplinary team for educational planning.
Assesses education needs; implements and evaluates educational plans.
Acts as resource and professional role model; assists in orientation of new staff.
Advocates for patient care advancement; manages urgent situations; communicates effectively.
Device Clinic RN Role Specific Responsibilities: enroll, interrogate, program pacemaker patients; recognize abnormalities; educate patients; document; lead recall team; administer administrative duties; oversee monitoring; maintain knowledge of policies; provide continual education.
STAT RN Role Specific Responsibilities: assist with rapid responses, code blue; assist with admissions/transfers of critically ill; assist with unstable ICU‑level patients; assist with IV access and phlebotomy; assist with transport; perform other clinical duties as assigned; work under Nursing Administrator supervision.
Qualifications Education:
BSN preferred; other certificate/diploma in nursing required. Experience is not accepted in lieu of a degree.
Licensure:
MA RN license required.
Experience:
1 year Med/Surg; telemetry training within first year preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Uses nursing process; maintains safe environment; participates in performance improvement; ensures accurate documentation; administers medication and IVs; collaborates with multidisciplinary team; understands physical environment hazards; manages various patient interactions.
Physical Requirements
Standing 34‑66%; Walking 34‑66%; Sitting Occasionally 3‑33%; Lifting 34‑66% 35lbs+
Carrying 34‑66% 20‑35lbs; Pushing Occasionally 3‑33%; Pulling Occasionally 3‑33%; Climbing Rarely; Balancing Frequently; Stooping Occasionally; Kneeling Occasionally; Crouching Occasionally; Crawling Rarely; Reaching Frequently; Gross & Fine Manipulation Frequently; Feeling Constantly; Foot Use Rarely; Vision and Hearing Constantly; Talking Constantly.
Benefits and Compensation Competitive base pay, benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, and recognition programs.
EEO Statement Newton‑Wellesley Hospital 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.
Competency Framework Mass General Brigham’s competency framework includes ten competencies focusing on leadership and performance, used for evaluation, hiring decisions, development needs, and pipeline building.
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