Nursing Jobs in Lexington, MA
$86,670.93 - $130,006.92 / year
Job Description: I. Position Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) will utilize the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to ensure quality-nursing care and to maximize the quality of life for the patients. The RN is an integral member of the clinical support team, and collaborates with other multidisciplinary members to meet the clinical needs of the patients. The RN is an active supporter of the culture change initiatives, and serves as a role model and mentor to others. In addition, the RN will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patient’s dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are an active participant in the activities, work, and social environment of the units, and strive to make every patient encounter into a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe and efficient quality care. II. Position Responsibilities: Ensures all care delivered is within the scope and established standards of safe professional nursing practice and HSL core competencies Collaborates with other members of the clinical support team (MD, NP, nurses, social worker, therapists, dietician) to meet the clinical needs of the patient and monitor outcomes of care Adheres to best practice recommendations and implements evidence based interventions to ensure optimum outcomes for patients Practices in a primary nursing model and maintains accountability for a set of assigned patients Collaborates and participates in care planning activities and supports autonomy and individual choice wherever possible Ensures adherence to the plan of care, revises as necessary, and ensures the plan accurately reflects an individualized approach to patient’s needs Documents appropriately in the electronic medical record Identifies and seeks out necessary resources as needed to ensure the provision of safe and effective care Delegates and supervises clinical care delivered by the licensed practical nurse and the nursing assistant Assumes accountability for his/her own learning needs and professional development Demonstrates critical thinking abilities in problem resolution Role models professional behavior Actively participates in shared governance, committees, etc Collaborates in the development of new work processes and systems Serves as a resource and support to the elder assistants in the units Identifies and responds to safety concerns on the unit and neighborhood Maintains compliance with policies, procedures, practice and regulatory matters Participates in the collection and monitoring of quality data to ensure high standards of care Participates in performance improvement projects Participate and assists with activities (i.e. assist with serving meals) Serves as a coach and mentor to all staff, i.e. PCAs and LPNs May be assigned charge nurse responsibilities. Responsibilities may include: Giving shift report to on coming staff Provide clinical/supervisory oversight to assigned unit during shift Delegate assignments to team assigned to shift Initiate necessary reports including DPH, incident reports, concern resolutions Assure completion of admission or discharges during shift Attend rounds (wound, physician etc) Provides oversight of LPN assessments (as assigned) and co-signs nursing assessments and initial care plans. If acting in the capacity of charge nurse, may develop patient care assignments (appointing other staff, RN, LPN or PCA to implement an established care plan for a designated period of work time), create schedules, and contribute to performance evaluations and educating other staff on HSL policy and procedure. The above covers the most significant responsibilities of the position. It does not, however, exclude other duties, which would be in conformity with the level of the position. Completes special projects as assigned. III. Qualifications : Graduate of approved school of nursing required; BSN preferred Current Massachusetts license as an R.N. in good standing Previous experience preferred Understand the philosophy and support the model of care at HRC required Must be professional, proactive, collaborative, conscientious and results-oriented individual. Must have an optimistic and positive demeanor, excellent oral and written communication skills, good intuition and able to adapt to changing priorities and display good, sound judgment with a sense of humor. Superb organizational skills. Must have solid analytical skills. Must be creative and proactive yet disciplined, discriminating and able to streamline work volume in order to maintain bottom line efforts in midst of multi-tasking and daily re-prioritizing. Must have ability to innovate, think strategically and conceptually, manage multiple projects simultaneously and handle even difficult situations. Must be motivated to learn and flexible to change Computer literacy required Excellent English language skills, written and verbal Remote Type: On-site Salary Range: $86,670.93 - $130,006.92 
$100,000 - $110,000 / year
" competitive rate" Staff Development Coordinator 37.5 hours/ weekly/ Salaried position. We offer the Following: Premium Compensation Great Benefits Package Professional Growth & Stability Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Requirements: Must be a Registered Nurse (RN) in good standing and currently licensed by the state of MA. Excellent verbal and communication skills with the ability to demonstrate organizational and educations skills. Previous experience in a hospital, long term care facility or other healthcare related facility. Long term care, skilled nursing experience is preferred. Duties: Provide general orientation, mandatory in-services, continuing education, and other training to meet all department and facility needs and regulatory requirements. Manage all new-hire health needs (physicals and TB screening), and annual TB screening for all employees. Conduct orientation and evaluation of all personnel ensure competencies are completed prior to staff coming off orientation. Orient and supervise staff on EMR system, policies, procedures, and yearly training of staff on mandatory in-services. Organize new staff orientation program for nursing home and rehabilitation center. Educate Staff in all aspects of Safety and Clinical procedures Assist in preparations for successful initial DPH/CMS Surveys Conduct annual staff competencies to ensure staff are competent. educate Staff in all aspects of Safety and Clinical procedures Complete unit audits for appliances and devices audit for QA compliance. Work very closely with the Director of Nurses and collect data for NHSN infection control reporting. Provide in-services monthly Monitors the facility infection rates for both staff and residents Ensure compliance with the Infection Control Surveillance program, ensures that Enhanced Barrier Precautions etc. are implemented timely and ensure staff adherence in accordance with CMS regulations. Perform PPD testing, regulator fitting, flu shots, and hepatitis vaccination for staff. Work with the supervisors of the departments to resolve issues that cause the spread of microorganisms. Performs Infection Control Rounds daily Develop, implement, and monitor infection prevention and control policies and procedures. Conduct regular audits and surveillance of infection control practices. Analyze infection data and trends, providing recommendations for improvement. Reports trends to QAPI. Educate staff on infection prevention practices, including hand hygiene, PPE usage, and isolation protocols. Special Requirements : Must be able to work overtime and on an “on-call” basis. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. All pay rates and bonuses are paid and/ or awarded to employees based on the facilities policy and/ or the CBA, depending on the position. 
$81,473.60 - $157,851.20 / year
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. Job Summary OR Nurse Flow Manager 36 hr Rotating As manager of the Operating Room Schedule, the Operating Room Flow Manager has direct responsibility for maximizing the efficiency of patient flow, controlling the transfer of patients for surgery. As part of the management team, time will be spent directing and monitoring patient flow in the extremely complex, high patient volume Operating Room setting with 46 operating rooms, 27,000 cases and over $50,000,000 in revenues per year). Decisions made regarding patient flow and Operating Room utilization have a direct impact on the expenditure of resources and maximization of revenues. This position is the key controller, facilitator, and integrator of the effectiveness and efficiency with which the daily dynamic schedule functions. The OR Flow Manager works in collaboration with the anesthesia floor leader, nursing management, surgeons, and co-leaders in determining, through critical judgment and decision-making, that optimum utilization is attained and maintained. The OR Flow Manager will develop and promote a team philosophy and interdisciplinary collaboration among staff to foster a continuum of care for the perioperative patient. At the Brigham, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health and the Department of Nursing are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. Qualifications Principles Duties and Responsibilities: • Directs the efficient flow and movement of perioperative patients from pre-op, ED, or inpatient unit, to the operating room, and then to PACU or inpatient unit • Establishes effective communications with nursing management, clinical support, anesthesia floor leader, surgeon, and hospital administration to ensure efficient utilization of the Operating Room. • Ensures that optimum utilization is maintained with minimum use of overtime and additional staff. Impact of errors could result in major revenue losses and increased personnel expenses. • Track and communicate any actual or potential delays and trends to support institutional goals. • Align nursing staffing numbers and skill set with surgical cases and volume at all times, paying particular notice to 3:00pm, 5:00pm, 7:00pm, and 9:00pm • Utilize clinical knowledge and judgement to adhere to OR schedule and minimize delays which can result in loss of revenue, increase personnel expenses, and impact patient outcomes. • Establishes and sustains successful external relationships with ancillary departments including but not limited to Pre-Op, PACU, and ICU, to assure smooth and efficient functioning of the Operating Room Schedule. • Develops and maintains a plan of organization which facilitates congruency with organizational goals. • Monitors the accuracy of the Epic scheduling program and interacts with Information Systems to ensure that the integrity of the system is maintained. • Plans for additional staffing as needed and secures resources with consideration of budget impact. • Implements and monitors adherence to personnel and departmental policies. • Establishes and maintains an environment conducive to high morale and job satisfaction, fulfillment of staff goals, and delivery of optimum performance. • Abide by organizational structure escalation pathways for support as needed • Performs all other duties as assigned. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing degree required • Previous Operating Room Charge Nurse experience required • Master’s Degree in related healthcare, Operations, engineering Preferred • Knowledge of patient care and operational flow activities, as described. Skills and Abilities: • Must possess strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills to provide effective leadership for promoting interdisciplinary collaborative team work. • Must possess strong analytical and organizational abilities in order to make effective decisions in an expedient manner while maintaining high quality care standards. • Must be able to appropriately prioritize room and staffing resources based upon patient needs and established protocols. • Must use clinical knowledge and judgement to prioritize patients in collaboration with anesthesia and surgery, as routine, urgent, and emergent • Uses expertise and judgment in determining appropriate patient placement and defining appropriate patient scheduling. • Must demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, negotiate, and problem solve with physician staff over scheduling and room assignments. • Must often act as a liaison between staff and physicians in determining most appropriate resource allocation. • Must demonstrate fair and equitable practice in assigning staff, determining overtime, and providing input into performance evaluations. • Must be able to promote a customer-oriented philosophy among all staff within the area. • Must demonstrate independent judgment within the scope of this position, while maintaining effective relations with outside referring organizations, internal physicians, and departmental staff. • Ability to work under extremely stressful conditions. • Must be able to utilize computer applications programs such as EPIC Additional Job Details (if applicable) Reasons to Choose Brigham and Women’s Hospital Competitive salary and great benefits, including pension and 403(b) match. Magnet Hospital Opportunities for growth and development Tuition Reimbursement Generous paid time off Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) Free parking for nights and weekends Resources for childcare and emergency backup care Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan. Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events. Remote Type Onsite Work Location 75 Francis Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $81,473.60 - $157,851.20/Annual Grade 8NTEMP 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: 2200 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 Veteran’s 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. 
