Palliative Care/ED Staff Nurse

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.

Job Summary

Education
Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required and Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required

CHPN certification preferred

Experience
- Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting/specialty area required.

- At least 2 years of experience working as a clinical RN as a member of a Palliative Care or Hospice team within the previous 5 years required.

- Working knowledge of the Serious Illness Conversation Guide and/or Vital Talk talking maps.

- Experience in ED and Intensive Care Unit Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Uses the nursing process and evidence based practice to ensure quality patient care is provided throughout the episode of care.
- Creates and maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patients, self, and co-workers.
- Assures quality of nursing practice through participation in performance improvement activities.
- Ensures complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
- Provides safe, accurate, and timely medication and IV administration.
- Coordinates and collaborates with other multidisciplinary team members to facilitate a comprehensive educational plan.
- Physical Environment: The RN works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation.
- Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements.
- Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.
- RN's may work with angry, agitated, and combative patients.

Pay Range

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