Registered Nurse, Operating Room Outpatient Surgery (40 hours, Day/Evening)

Position Summary

Position: Registered Nurse

Location: Moakley Operating Room (Outpatient Surgery)

Schedule: 40 hours, Day/Evening

Department Overview

ABOUT THE MOAKLEY OPERATING ROOM (OUTPATIENT SURGERY) DEPARTMENT AT BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER: The Ambulatory Surgery Center consists of 8 operating and procedural rooms and completes outpatient surgery in several surgical specialties including plastics, general, gynecology, orthopedic, sports medicine, ear nose and throat and urology. It has a dedicated nursing staff, pre procedural area and post anesthesia care unit while sharing close proximity to all the resources of the inpatient operating rooms.

Position Summary

The registered nurse adheres to the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing rules and regulations and is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the healthcare continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality, and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and following established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines, and standards of practice.

Education

• Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred)
• Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

Certificates, Licences and Registrations Required

• Licensed to practice professional nursing as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification and Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.

Knowledge and Skills

• Current or previous OR experience preferred
• Basic computer proficiency including the ability to access, enter and interpret computerized data/information.
• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various health care team members, patients, and families.
• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
• Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.
• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enters total therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.
• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
• Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities following practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.
• Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate, and personnel issues

Compensation Range

Compensation Range: $38.05- $79.47

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However, our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education, experience, and licensure/certifications directly related to position requirements.

Benefits

BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes, but is not limited to, benefits (medical, dental, vision, pharmacy), 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Diversity Statement

Boston Medical Center is a Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. If you need accommodation for any part of the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e‑mail to or call to let us know the nature of your request.

Boston Medical Center is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic.

Background and Vaccination

Boston Medical Center participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. As an E-Verify employer, prospective employees of BMC must complete a background check before beginning their employment at the hospital.

BMC requires all staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and flu, as well as receive a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Mission Statement

Working at Boston Medical Center is more than a job. It’s a chance to make a difference as part of our mission to provide exceptional and equitable care to all. As a nationally-recognized leader in health equity, nursing, initiatives to combat climate change, and many other areas, BMC is dedicated to improving the health of our community in Boston and beyond. BMC’s mission to provide exceptional care without exception extends to our employees, and we have been recognized as a top employer and best place to work. A strong sense of teamwork and support for our staff are the bedrock of BMC, as we know that we can only provide exceptional care to patients when our staff are cared for too.