Registered Nurse - Rei, Per Diem (Wkends/Holidays), Or/Pacu Experience

Registered Nurse - REI, per diem (wkends/holidays), OR/PACU experience

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GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:

The staff nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate nursing care for specific patients and families, including delegation to and supervision of non-professional and support staff.

The staff nurse, as primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. She/he collaborates with the primary physician, members of the patient care team, support staff and nurse manager to achieve optimal patient outcomes. She also collaborates with the patient toward efficient and effective personnel and unit management.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Major responsibilities:

• Review lab work and procedural results
• Functions in the role of perioperative nurse caring for patients undergoing oocyte retrieval, embryo transfer, and other gynecological procedures.
• In depth coordination of patient care beginning with new diagnosis through infertility therapy and early pregnancy care / pregnancy loss / inability to conceive.
• Maintain equipment for OR and PACU
• Management of care for patients undergoing ovulation induction, in vitro fertilization, oocyte donation, egg freezing, sperm analysis testing, male therapies to improve fertility.
• Nurse sedation for GYN procedures
• Support physician in clinical session
• Primary nursing care in the ambulatory setting of women and men experiencing reproductive challenges.

RN demonstrates the following:

• Must demonstrate an understanding of nonjudgmental care as it relates to the psychological and emotional needs of this specific patient population.
• Excellent communications
• Possess clinical expertise in operative nursing in the ambulatory procedural area. Skills including pre, intra and post op assessment and care of patients undergoing egg retrievals, embryo transfers, testicular sperm aspiration, per cutaneous sperm aspiration, dilatation and curettage, and other gynecologic procedures.
• Display excellent telephone skills that express competent and compassionate nursing care.
• Contribute collegially to a multidisciplinary team including: Reproductive Endocrinology and Urology physicians, embryology and andrology staff, certified fertility assistants, administrative support staff, social worker, and other health care team members to achieve best possible patient outcome.
• Displays solid interpersonal skills including active listening and empathy to meet the needs of this unique patient population.
• Provide extensive patient education with regards to the female and male reproductive system, therapies, medications, detailed timing of medication administration, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience in Reproductive Endocrine, IVF, Gynecology, Ambulatory Nursing, or Obstetrics preferred.

SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices.

Maintain an understanding of need for heightened confidentiality for this patient population.

Familiar with the grieving process as it relates to pregnancy loss, inability to conceive, selection reduction, etc.

Adhere to MGH Department of Nursing standards of care, policies and procedures.

Maintain and update clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing education practices.

Identifies own learning needs and goals and develop professional practice through continuing educational programs and appropriate learning experiences.

Contribute to relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational and/or formal Academic programs.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Outpatient practice setting

Weekend/holidays required

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None

FISCAL RESPONSIBILITY:

N/A

EEO Statement

Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

Primary Location MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

Work Locations MGH Main Campus 55 Fruit Street Boston 02114

Job Registered Nurse

Organization Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

Schedule Per Diem

Standard Hours 1

Shift Day Job

Employee Status Limited Term / Per Diem

Recruiting Department MGH OB/GYN

Job Posting Aug 7, 2023