Registered Nurse- Float​/Nights

Position

Registered Nurse – Float Pool (36 hours, 7a‑7p and 7p‑7a, every other weekend)

The Float Registered Nurse provides care that addresses the specific needs of age groups from infant to elderly and is also individualized to a variety of needs specific to impairments such as hearing, sight, substance abuse, non‑English speaking, and potential victims of abuse. The Float Registered Nurse incorporates knowledge and understanding of our commitment to patient rights, our mission, vision, and values into nursing practice.

The Float Registered Nurse assumes full and ultimate responsibility for the quality of nursing care she/he provides to individuals and groups, including health maintenance, teaching, counseling, collaborative planning, and restoration of optimal functioning and comfort or the dignified death of those they serve. Within the parameters of his/her education and continuing education experience the Float Registered Nurse may delegate nursing acuities to other registered nurses and/or health care personnel, but shall bear full and ultimate responsibility for the patient outcomes.

The Float Registered Nurse must have excellent assessment skills, clinical skills, organizational skills, and computer knowledge and charge capabilities. The Float Registered Nurse must be able to lift, transfer and move patients, communicate verbally and in writing in English, and complete mathematical computations required for treatment protocols.

• Education:
  
  Nursing diploma, ASN, or BSN (preferred); ability to obtain a BSN within four years required.
• Experience:
  
  Prior RN experience required.
• Certification/Licensure:
  Massachusetts RN license, BLS, ACLS.
• Skills:
  
  Excellent assessment, clinical, organizational, and computer skills; charge capabilities; ability to lift, transfer and move patients; strong verbal and written communication in English; competency in necessary mathematical calculations.

$38.10 – $77.63 per hour, based on qualifications. Total compensation includes medical, dental, vision, pharmacy benefits, contract increases, flexible spending accounts, 403(b) savings matches, earned time cash out, paid time off, career advancement opportunities, and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.