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4 West 46-bed surgical unit provides general post-operative care for colorectal, surgical oncology, gynecology, trauma and acute care surgery (TACS) patients, bariatric surgery, urology, plastics, transgender, transplant, and vascular surgery patients. The nursing staff on this unit are committed to professional growth through certifications and an active unit based practice council that is focused on improving the environment for both the patients and the staff.
Registered Nurse: Medical Surgical Post Operative Surgery
Department: Med Surge/Post Operative Surgery
Shift: 24 hours, Nights includes E/O weekend and E/O Holiday
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associate‘s degree or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. Candidates who do not have a BSN must enroll in a Baccalaureate program one year from date of hire and must complete their BSN by the end of the semester in which the four year anniversary of employment at BMC occurs.
Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.
Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
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Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information.
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Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
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Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred. -
Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
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Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
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Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served. -
Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.
Nursing M/S
We will provide consistently excellent and accessible health services to all in need of care regardless of status or ability to pay – exceptional care, without exception.
Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification, Program. As an E-Verify employer, all employees are also subject to completing a background check.
Boston Medical Center’s policy is to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. We view the principle of equal employment opportunity as a vital element in the employment process and as a hallmark of good management.
BMC is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call 617-638-8582 to let us know the nature of your request.
