Nurse, Staff OR General Surg at Partner's Healthcare in Boston, Massachusetts

Job Description:

Site: The General Hospital Corporation


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Operating Room - General Surgery The General surgery service includes gastrointestinal, endocrine, hepatobiliary, breast oncology, trauma/emergency, transplant, bariatric, colorectal, and robotic surgery. Being part of the largest division within the department of surgery brings wide range of innovative surgeries, research, and clinical excellence. This collaborative team is an expert in highly complex operations, supporter in teaching and front-runner in multidisciplinary care. The operating room nurse is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of patients undergoing surgical procedures. They collaborate with perioperative nursing leadership, surgical and anesthesia colleagues, and other members of the patient care team to achieve optimal patient outcomes; ensure the smooth and efficient function of the operating room; and meet the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of each patient and family. The Operating room nurse: - Must have a strong understanding of sterile technique and be able to work quickly and accurately in a fast-paced environment. - Creates a care plan for surgical patients based on patient, procedure, and surgeon needs. - Participates in and monitors activities conducive to the safety of patients and team members. - Actively drives participation by all team members in the Universal Protocol process. - Responsible, along with scrub personnel and surgical team members, for prevention of retained surgical items. - Responsible, in conjunction with scrub personnel and surgical team members, for the care and handling of specimens. - Monitors and supports use of aseptic technique. - Anticipates changes and adjusts case preparation according to the variation in the surgical procedure. - Selects and organizes supplies and equipment specific to the proposed surgical procedure. - Cares for instruments and supplies according to established procedures. Massachusetts General Hospital is a founding member of the Mass General Brigham Health Care System. As part of the Harvard Teaching program, we pride ourselves on delivering world class care to our patients that is rooted in well-being and kindness. We incorporate collaboration, evidence-based practice, and research in our everyday practice; and we strive to provide excellence every day to our patients. About the MGH Main OR - Mass General Hospital's Operating Room department is comprised of a world class team of OR nurses, Surgical Technologists, Equipment Techs, OR Assistants, and OR Coordinators caring for patients undergoing complex surgical procedures. - We offer a Supportive and Engaged Leadership Team, competitive salary, and great benefits! - We look for people who are positive, flexible, and excited to support patients, families, and members of the healthcare team. - Our environment is fast-paced, energetic, collaborative, and innovative. - Our patient population spans the range from neonates to seniors, with 16 services and 58 operating rooms including an intraoperative MRI surgical suite, Intraoperative CT scan Suite, robotic technology and much, much more. - Opportunities exist to advance your practice from novice to expert in a multitude of surgical specialties. Staff are engaged in precepting new staff (both experienced and new to the environment) and students from various education programs. - Staff also participate in staff development projects, collaborative governance committees, and process improvements projects on the unit. - Positions available across many specialties. - All shifts available - days, evenings, nights, 8-, 10- and 12-hour shifts. Reasons to Choose MGH 1. The State's First Magnet Hospital 2. Opportunities for growth and development 3. Medical, Dental and Vision insurance 4. Tuition Reimbursement 5. Generous paid time off 6. Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount) 7. Free parking for nights and weekends 8. Resources for childcare and emergency backup care 9. Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan 10. Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events If this sounds like the ideal environment for your skills, we invite you to join us.



Qualifications


Qualifications - Minimum of one-year Operating Room RN experience required. - RN licensure in Massachusetts required. - BSN preferred. - Full and part-time positions available. - Days with rotation to evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call required.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)


Additional Job Description



Remote Type


Onsite



Work Location


90 Blossom Street



Scheduled Weekly Hours


40



Employee Type


Regular



Work Shift


Rotating (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


The General Hospital Corporation 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.



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.