Registered Nurse ED and Adult Inpatient
Mass. Eye and Ear (MEE)

Summary

Nights required.

The RN Float position will support the Main Campus, Emergency Department and 11th Floor Adult Inpatient Unit. This role is Full Time, 36 hours per week, benefits eligible

The Registered Professional Nurse maintains the standards of professional nursing practice, and demonstrates competence for patient care through the utilization of the nursing process. The process includes continuous assessing, diagnosing, planning, implementing and evaluating the patient care and patient education. The Registered Nurse directs and guides ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of nursing practice.

Emergency Department

Mass Eye and Ear Emergency Department: A 24/7 ED caring for Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology emergencies. The RN staff work collaboratively with interns, residents, fellows and attending physicians. Excellent observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Ability to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills.

11th Floor, Adult Inpatient

Mass Eye and Ear Adult Inpatient Unit: A 24/7 adult unit providing comprehensive care to patients with surgical and/or medical conditions of the eyes, ears, nose and throat. The RN on the adult unit is a key member of the multidisciplinary care team. Has the ability to prioritize and manage the care of complex patients with solid critical thinking skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required. An intermediate care unit exists within this adult unit that provides a higher level of care to patients requiring close hemodynamic and/or neurologic care.

About Us

Massachusetts Eye and Ear is an international center for treatment and home to the world's largest vision and hearing research centers. Mass. Eye and Ear clinicians are driven by a mission to find cures for blindness, deafness and diseases of the head and neck. Internationally acclaimed since its founding in 1824, Mass. Eye and Ear employs full-time, board-certified physicians who offer high quality and affordable specialty care that ranges from the routine to the very complex.

Mass. Eye and Ear is a member of Mass General Brigham and a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. In conjunction with Harvard Medical School, Mass. Eye and Ear is committed to the education of future health care professionals, as well as the education of the public concerning the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of the diseases in its specialties and concerning the rehabilitation of patients handicapped by these diseases. In order to provide the highest quality of contemporary care and even better care in the future, Mass. Eye and Ear conducts laboratory and clinical research in its areas of specialty. Mass. Eye and Ear recognizes its obligation to serve as a source of excellence in patient care, teaching, and research in Massachusetts, the United States, and the world.

Qualifications
Requirements

• Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing; baccalaureate degree in Nursing preferred.
• Licensed and currently registered as a professional nurse in Massachusetts.
• 2 years of medical/surgical Nursing or ED or Inpatient experience
• Related experience required for advanced clinical and specialty areas.
• Demonstrates leadership activities; able to work under stressful situation; and has exceptional verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional patient care standards.
• Membership in a professional nursing organization desired.

EEO Statement
Massachusetts Eye and Ear is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment or discrimination. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, sex, pregnancy or conditions related to pregnancy, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, disability, military status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

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