New Graduate RN, Surgical Neuroscience Intensive

Position Summary

The registered nurse is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care, adhering to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice.

Position Details

• Position: New Graduate RN
• Department: Surgical Neuroscience Intensive Care Unit (SNICU)
• Schedule: Full-Time, Permanent Nights, Rotating Weekends
• Start Date: March, 2027

Job Requirements

• Education: 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 the 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.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Required:
• Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing preferred prior to start date.
• 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.

Knowledge and Skills

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.
• 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., enterostomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
• 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.

Commitment to Role

• Nurses who are new graduates in Critical Care are expected to remain in their critical care role for a minimum of 2 years from the date of hire.
• New graduate nurses in all other BMC practice areas are expected to remain in their roles for a minimum of 1 year from the completion of their orientation.
• The completion of orientation is marked by the ability to practice independently with a full assignment.

Compensation

• Nursing New Grad Compensation Range: $38.05 - $75.33
• This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. A broad range of factors is considered when making an offer, including education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.