Nursing Salary in Boston, MA

The Nurse Assistant knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Patient Services. Under supervision of the professional nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to assigned patients.Qualifications High School or equivalent (GED). Completion of a program for Licensed Nursing Assistant (preferred) Previous work experience in a health care setting or relevant education. Previous nursing assistant, hospital experience preferredEEO 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.

The Nurse Assistant knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Patient Services. Under supervision of the professional nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to assigned patients.Qualifications High School or equivalent (GED). Completion of a program for Licensed Nursing Assistant (preferred) Previous work experience in a health care setting or relevant education. Previous nursing assistant, hospital experience preferredEEO 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.

SummaryNursing Assistant, Main Campus The Nurse Assistant knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Patient Services. Under supervision of the professional nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to assigned patients.Qualifications Requirements:High School or equivalent (GED).Completion of a program for Licensed Nursing Assistant preferredPrevious work experience in a health care setting or relevant education.Previous nursing assistant, hospital experience preferredEEO 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.

Nursing Director Bigelow 7 General MedicineThis role is an essential leadership position within the hospital organization and encompasses oversight and management for safe, high quality patient focused care; personnel management and development; clinical operations; and the development of highly effective partnerships throughout the Department of Nursing and across all disciplines and organizational departments. Bigelow 7 is an 18 Bed Medical UnitAt Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), our every action is guided by knowledge, enabled by skill and motivated by compassion. Patients are our primary focus, and the way we deliver care reflects that focus every day. We believe in creating a healing environment - an environment that is safe, has no barriers, and is built on a spirit of inquiry-an environment that reflects a diverse, inclusive, and culturally competent workforce representative of the patient-focused values of this institution.The patient population on Bigelow 11 consists of high acuity, complex medical patients with a wide range of medical diagnoses, as well as concurrent psychosocial and psychiatric issues. It is a fast-paced environment with a strong multi-disciplinary team. The complexity of care provided to our patients consists of management of symptoms, side effects or complications related to their disease or treatment. Pain management, emotional and spiritual support, patient, and family education. Palliative care and end of life care are also part of the care we provide. The patient care delivery model is a patient-focused model, supported by relationship-based care nursing. Patient-focused care is high quality, comprehensive, accessible, supportive, and personalized.Reporting to an Associate Chief Nurse, the Nursing Director provides leadership in an environment that celebrates and empowers nurses. In collaboration with a Clinical Nurse/Nurse Practice Specialist, the leadership dyad hires, develops and provides direction to patient care providers and unlicensed clinical support staff. The Nursing Director partners with nurses, physicians, administrative colleagues, and other disciplines to guide and direct clinical practice, systems improvement, network development, and operations. The Nursing Director partners with other department managers to negotiate and plan for interdepartmental resources and ensure the best level of services to direct care providers, and ultimately patients. The Nursing Director promotes professionalism and autonomy by engaging staff in planning, decision-making and the encouraging utilization of the many educational resources available to them for further development.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.Reasons to Choose MGHThe State's First Magnet Hospital Largest hospital-based research program in the countryOpportunity for Nursing Directors to participate in remote work one day a weekMedical, Dental and Vision insuranceTuition ReimbursementGenerous paid time offResources for childcare and emergency backup careHospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity planQualifications QualificationsDemonstrated experience in a leadership role is preferred. Medical RN experience preferred.Demonstrates leadership/managerial skill, which includes interpersonal competence, organizational skills, financial management, personnel management, hardiness, and adaptability.Current licensure as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Master's degree required; either bachelor's or master's degree must be in nursing.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.

The Nurse Assistant knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Patient Services. Under supervision of the professional nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to assigned patients.Qualifications High School or equivalent (GED). Completion of a program for Licensed Nursing Assistant (preferred) Previous work experience in a health care setting or relevant education. Previous nursing assistant, hospital experience preferredEEO 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.

At Mass General Brigham, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham & Women's Hospital and the Emergency Department are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.The Nursing Director is the leader of the clinical subject area of nursing with administrative, fiscal, and personnel accountability in the designated clinical area. They are responsible for creating and maintaining a therapeutic, healing, patient- and family- centered care environment. They participate in the development, refinement, communication, and actualization of the BWH Department of Nursing (DON) vision, professional practice model, and relationship-based care delivery system. As the leader of the team, they will establish and maintain the standards of nursing care and practice, maintain true collaborative relationships with nursing staff to foster optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment. They partner with leadership to set mutual goals that advance teamwork, learning, just culture and the environment of care.Scholarship1. Creates an environment that supports and celebrates the professional growth of nursing practice.2. Actively supports the development of nursing knowledge.3. Assures the use of and adherence to evidence-informed practice/standards for nursing care.4. Assures the practice environment supports reflective practice, e.g. through the use of narratives, and meets the needs of the relevant patient population5. Professional development -selfa. Participates in self-performance appraisal process in ongoing manner.b. Seeks feedback from their professional colleagues.c. Shares strengths and areas to be developed with associate chief nurse and other colleagues as appropriate.d. Maintains vital clinical and managerial expertise through evidence-based practice.e. Participates in service- and department-wide developmental initiatives.f. Demonstrates commitment to learning6. Conducts timely assessments of staff learning needs and assure programs/projects are in place to address them, including collaboration with the Professional Development Managers and the center for Nursing Excellence.7. Facilitates opportunities for staff to precept and teach others.II. Authentic Leadership1. Serves as a clinical leader/coach /mentor to staff.2. Promotes staff participation in annual goal setting for their patient care area[s] and the Department of Nursing.3. Serves as a leader within the community of nursing, in accordance with the standards of the field of nursing, including adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics.4. Assures appropriate personnel to meet the needs of the designated patient population.5. Designs and implements staffing patterns responsive to a dynamic care environment.6. Interviews, hires and is responsible for the orientation of new employees considering departmental, divisional, local and individual employee needs as basis of decisions.7. Provided ongoing formal and informal feedback regarding performance to staff members.8. Delegates authority and/or responsibility to others as appropriate while maintaining 24x7 accountability.9. Demonstrates consistent leadership in the maintenance of a fair and just culture.10. Assures staff participation in local-based decision making, Department of Nursing committees and initiatives.III. Important Recognition1. Provides formal and informal opportunities for staff to develop personal career goals and plans for their achievement.2. Provides ongoing formal and informal feedback regarding professional development to staff members.3. Encourages and recommends staff participation in unit-based decision making, Department of Nursing committees and organizational initiatives.IV. Relationship Based Care1. Creates an environment that celebrates the professional growth of nursing practice.2. Responsible for creating and maintaining a caring, therapeutic, healing, patient- and family-centered care environment.3. Assures the presence of interventions to promote/assure a patient and family centered healing environment.4. Assures appropriate staffing plan to meet patient care needs on a continuous basis5. Promotes an inclusive environment supportive of a patient- and family- centered care for a diverse community.V. Outcome Focused Measures1. Serves as a leader of the clinical subject area, committed to excellence in nursing care and positive patient outcomes.2. Accountable for contributions to planning, implementing and evaluating the Department of Nursing Quality Plan, inclusive of nurse sensitive indicators and patient satisfaction metrics.3. Actively participates in Brigham and Women's Hospital quality improvement programs, assuring clear articulation of the quality agenda by all staff in their patient care area(s) and/or specialty patient populations.4. Develops local-based quality agenda using performance improvement methodologies in collaboration with department and hospital-based quality leaders assuring an environment of continuous quality improvement, improved patient and systems' outcomes.5. Actively translates quality improvement findings into daily operations and business planning for the clinical area.6. Communicates and translates outcomes to staff and interdisciplinary colleagues, assuring staff's active participation in addressing quality improvement opportunities.7. Serves as a resource on clinical matters to assure an environment that promotes the desired patient outcomes.8. Assures all staff members are in compliance with regulatory standards. [For example, required licensure, orientation, ongoing education and annual competencies and screenings for ongoing employment].9. Provides leadership in developing cost-effective plans to deliver patient care, including participation in business planning10. Assures the accurate attainment and review of data (complexity, volume, acuity, etc) in relation to staffing effectiveness11. Develops and participates in creating systems to supervise the patient care environment, knowledgeable about and mindful of relevant regulatory compliance.VI. True Collaboration1. Contributes to nursing as a department/subject areaa. Seeks and provides peer consultation and collaboration.b. Contributes to strategy, practice and policy decisions assuring all decisions made include perspectives of constituents to be represented.c. Assures self and staff participation in DON and interdepartmental committees.d. Represents service/DON as requested on various hospital task forces/committees.2. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary collaboration; participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of joint protocols for patient care.3. Collaborates in department-wide recruitment and retention strategies and initiatives.4. Collaborates with HR staff/leadership re: personnel management as appropriate.5. Seeks resources/liaison for staff from within the larger nursing and BWH communities.6. Leads patient flow ensuring collaboration with other patient care areas and/or Patient Access Department.7. Establishes and maintain open communication with managers and resources as needed to assure clean and safe patient care environments.VII. Fiscal Responsiveness1. Accountable to seek vital information, including active engagement of staff, to establish trends necessary to resolve appropriate personnel and supply budgets.2. Leads to budget and articulates any short or long-term variances.3. Collaborates with Associate Chief Nurse to be fiscally responsive, i.e. managing volume and acuity to hours per workload index (HPWI).4. Develops schedules/ staffing plans that meet patient care needs on a continuous basis.5. Collaborates with nurse leaders and other departments to assure adequate supplies, operational, capital resources are available to staff caring for patients.Accountability: Reports to the Associate Chief Nurse, Nursing and Clinical Services of the designated areas.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided 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. Please contact us to request accommodation.Qualifications QualificationsCurrent registration in nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.MSN (or) DNP (or) PhD, (or) a BSN with a Master's degree in a related field, required.Current certification required or to be attained within two-year period from 10-1-18 or from date of hire after 10-1-18. Certification must be maintained while employed in this position.Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required.Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in nursing administration within an academic medical center (preferred).Current nursing licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Clinical experience will be evaluated on an individual basis by the hiring associate chief nurse.Previous leadership experience with demonstrated management ability is preferred.Skills and Abilities RequiredDemonstrate clinical competence in nursing practice.Analytical abilities necessary to organize, to supervise and to evaluate the work of others; to develop and to administer policies, procedures, budgets, and apply current concepts of nursing practice.Interpersonal skills sufficient to provide effective leadership to staff, and to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, other clinical subject areas and a variety of hospital departments.Management and leadership skills to be effective with multiple levels of staff.Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for the supervision of RN's, LPN's, technical and support personnel.EEO Statement Brigham and Women's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, veteran status, disability unrelated to job requirements, genetic information, military service, or other protected status.

DescriptionSUMMARYWe are seeking a talented administrative professional that enjoys working in a fast paced and mission driven environment.  In this role, you will support the clinical placement process for our nursing students.  Your work will directly impact our mission of educating tomorrow’s healthcare leaders to advance care for a diverse society.  Please review the full description below to learn more.MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the IHP community to broadly address systemic racial injustice and oppression. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.Primary Responsibility: Provide administrative support for the broad array of activities related to clinical education, clinical practice and community engagement. Provide support to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Director of Clinical Affiliations, as directed.This position is a hybrid position with an expectation that 50% of your time will be spent on-campus.Additional responsibilities:  Provide staff support to committees as assigned and conduct shared responsibilities in concert with other members of the administrative support staff.DUTIESPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Compiles and maintains databases pertaining to clinical education, including the following segments:a. Clinical data on preceptors and their agenciesb. Clinical placement sites for 1100-1200 generalist, advanced practice and ABSN students; Clinical agency data, including affiliation agreements and malpractice binder foreach.c. Maintains clinical agency data, including affiliation agreements and malpractice information in concert with office of centralized contracts.2. Works in conjunction with the School of Nursing support staff in the coordination/compliance of students' immunization status and clinical requirements for students across all programs.3. Maintains up to date on-boarding requirements and documentation required for all clinical facilities utilized for placements within School of Nursing.4. Provides reports from databases as necessary for administrative planning and evaluation.5. Manage and maintain the daily operations as well as maintain the integrity of data contained within the Institute's clinical education system (E-Value) for the School of Nursing.   Administrator responsibilities include:a. Working with faculty to determine release dates for student/preceptor evaluations. Set up semester timeframes.b. Scheduling of approximately 1100-1200 School of Nursing clinical placements each semester for distribution of evaluations.c. Viewing webinars and utilizing new features within the system and identifying areas for improvement.d. Working closely with Information Technology as needed to resolve issues and/or communicating configuration issues and/or changes that require IT intervention. Communication with the system vendor may also be required at times.e. Training School of Nursing faculty and clinical instructors on how to use the system as well as helping students and preceptors as needed in their use of the system.f. Running reports and providing data upon request from various Institute constituents including but not limited to program Deans and the Provost.g. Granting permission right to faculty and staff when required.6. Coordinate Compact and voucher distribution with other staff.7. Completes and distributes tuition vouchers to all facilities utilized by the School of Nursing at the end of each semester.  Corresponds with both new and ongoing preceptors and facilities regarding affiliation contracts, track responses, returning of signed contracts, etc.8. Coordinates, organizes, and assists in the implementation of Professional Development for Faculty, Term Lecturers, and Site Clinical Instructors.a. Event logistics b. Send out invitations and track attendancec. Print out handouts and, if applicable, contact hour certificatesd. Plan recognitions and other ways to support the work of term lecturers and preceptors9. Provides administrative support for the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Director of Clinical Affiliations. Duties include:a. Schedule multiple meetings, schedule rooms, and set up conference callsb. Create and edit reportsc. Handle reimbursements and conference registrations in consultation with Dean's officed. Post meeting materials on Dropboxe. Print and distribute meeting materialsf. Other duties as assigned10. Assist in the coordination of the School of Nursing activities and events as needed.11. Provide staff support to various committees as assigned.12. Shared responsibilities include:a. Provide administrative support to Dean, and Associate and Assistant Deans and faculty, including production of manuals, manuscripts, communication to faculty and students and presentation materials as requested.b. Provides administrative support to the School of Nursing, which may include, but not limited to preparation, production and electronic scoring of exams, recommendation letters for students seeking employment, procedure manuals, organizing presentation materials in PowerPoint and filing.c. Coordinate, organize, and assist in the implementation of School-wide events throughout the academic year, including hosting visiting faculty, faculty orientation, retreats, luncheon for new faculty, faculty orientation, alumni events, open houses, program ceremonies, and other events deemed necessary by the School of Nursing administration. Attendance and on-site support for scheduled events as scheduled and with shared responsibilities across SON staff. d. Provide coverage for other administrative support staff in their absence. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.QualificationsEDUCATION:Bachelor's degree required.Minimum 2 year's previous experience preferred.Skills, Abilities, Competencies:Administrative SkillsStrong organizational skills.Strong written and oral communication skills Attention to detail and accuracy.Ability to anticipate and adhere to deadlines.Ability to juggle multiple simultaneous projects and set priorities.Ability to interact effectively with administrative, faculty, and student constituents.Self-motivating and proactive in developing/updating systems as needed to meet administrator's needs.Technical SkillsComputer proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access and database management.Familiar with standard office equipment: fax, copiers, multi-task telephone system.Strong spelling and proofreading skills.Physical Capabilities - The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly required to be mobile; able to use a computer; able to communicate orally. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Some travel is necessary in this position.Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHPWork Locations: MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)36 First AvenueCharlestown, 02129Job: Administrative SupportOrganization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)Schedule: Full-timeShift: Day JobEmployee Status: RegularJob Posting: Mar 7, 2024

The Nurse Assistant knows and understands the philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of Patient Services. Under supervision of the professional nurse, the Nursing Assistant provides basic nursing care to assigned patients.Qualifications High School or equivalent (GED). Completion of a program for Licensed Nursing Assistant (preferred) Previous work experience in a health care setting or relevant education. Previous nursing assistant, hospital experience preferredEEO 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.

We are seeking a Nursing Practice Specialist to join the Antepartum and Postpartum TeamSupportive Nursing Leadership, competitive salary and great benefits!About Antepartum and Postpartum PatientsAs part of the high-risk obstetrical service Blake and Ellison13 cares for Antepartum and Postpartum patients with approximately 3700 deliveries per year.The patient care delivery model is Family Centered Care with an emphasis on birthing people and babies rooming in together to enhance the bonding experience.The unit also has a nursery for newborns that meet level I or level II criteria as determined by DPH regulation and medical evaluation.RN is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate nursing care for patients and families through Patient Care Team approach.RN ensures that care is safe, efficient, effective, timely and meets the cultural, spiritual, and ethnic needs of each patient and family.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.Reasons to Choose MGHCompetitive salary and great benefits, including pension and 403(b) match.The State's First Magnet HospitalOpportunities for growth and developmentMedical, Dental and Vision insuranceTuition ReimbursementGenerous paid time offSubsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)Free parking for nights and weekendsResources for childcare and emergency backup careHospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity planEmployee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.Job Description1. Clinical Practice - Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families. Demonstrates excellence in providing direct and indirect nursing care to patients and their families.1.1 Expert-level consultation i. Supports independent nursing practice of professional nurses through collaborative, consultative, and role modeling activities. ii. Analyzes clinical and non-clinical variables to influence, supervise, manage or oversee patient care needs and predict and manage responses. iii. Provides expert consultation within their specialty area at the unit, program, service, administrative, and community level(s). iv. Identifies current trends in health care and their implication for nursing practice. v. Promotes the attainment of the goals of the patient/family plan of care. vi. Applies new technology, nursing theories, research findings and experiential knowledge to improve patient/family health care outcomes and to assist in the development of nursing practice as applicable. vii. Responds to change in clinical practice by planning, designing, implementing and evaluating guidelines, protocols and standards in collaboration with clinicians and other members of the health care team. viii. Identifies and recommends interventions regarding ethical issues in patient/family care and guides staff and other providers in application of ethical concepts to address patient care issues. ix. Applies innovative approaches to solving complex problems. x. Acts as a content resource to colleagues, patient/families, and others as identified. xi. Analyzes and evaluates the effectiveness of the consultative process.1.2 Provide direct patient care as applicable.i. Initiates, facilitates, coordinates, and manages interdisciplinary collaboration for the purposes providing direct care of the patient and family. ii. Participates in the attainment of the goals of the patient and family.2. Education - Pans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care of the patient and family. 2.1 Identifies learning needs and develops and implements programs for patient education within the area of specialization. 2.2 Supports, participates, and contributes to educational programs for clinical and support staff both locally and across the larger organization. 2.3 Facilitates the acquisition of advanced clinical skills in staff nurses and students through role modeling, practice, and consultation in the clinical setting.3. Research and Evidence-Based Practice - Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care and patient care outcomes. 3.1 Uses nursing theories, research findings and evidence-based practice to plan, design, evaluate nursing practice and to generate researchable clinical problems. 3.2 Promotes staff and student utilization of the research process. 3.3 Participates in and supports research. 3.4 Utilizes scientific method in collecting data on clinical practice issues. 3.5 Initiates, participates in and continually evaluates quality assurance and performance improvement activities for evaluation of structure, process and outcome criteria as it relates to clinical practice. Identifies improvement opportunities, designs and plans programs for improvement and implements programs in the clinical environment.4. Professional Development - Demonstrates accountability for ongoing personal/professional development. 4.1 Maintains and updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing and health care practices. 4.2 Identifies own learning needs and goals and designs a plan to meet them. 4.3 Takes responsibilities for leadership and participation on committees and task forces of the Department of Nursing, MGH at large, and across MGB. 4.4 Participates in activities that foster peer support and networking. 4.5 Fulfills professional role through involvement in professional organization activities, presentations, and publications.Primary responsibilities of the Nurse Practice Specialist include:Supporting independent nursing practice through collaborative, consultative and role modeling activitiesApplying new technology, nursing theories, research findings and experiential knowledge to improve nursing practiceResponding to changes in clinical practice by planning, designing, implementing, or evaluating guidelines, protocols and standards in collaboration with the nursing director, nursing staff and others.Implementing and evaluating educational programs and practice changes based upon assessed learning needs of patients, families, and staff.Qualifications QualificationsMassachusetts RN License required.Master's degree in Nursing required.Minimum of five years RN experience in a Antepartum, Postpartum, or L&D.Antepartum and Postpartum RN experience preferred.Knowledge expert in the care of the surgical patient across the continuum.Dedication to both bedside teaching and formal hospital education programs. Ability to multi-task and to support staff nurses, who range from new graduates to those with 30+ years of experience. Ability to develop and support unit-based quality improvement/research projects. a. Graduation from a graduate degree program with a clinical practicum designed to prepare the graduate for practice as a CNS that is approved by a national accrediting organization for academic programs acceptable to the Board; andb. Successful completion of, at minimum, core content at the graduate level in advanced assessment, advanced pathophysiology and advanced pharmacotherapeutics.c. Current CNS certification granted by a Board recognized certifying organization -OR- Nursing Practice Specialist Requirementsa. master's degree in Nursing or related field.b. Relevant professional experience.c. Certification in specialty area or willingness to obtain. 20 hours, Job ShareEEO 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.

GENERAL OVERVIEW, FULL TIME/ 40 HOURS/ BOSTON MAThe Nursing Director is the leader of the clinical discipline of nursing with administrative, fiscal, and personnel accountability in the designated clinical area.The Nursing Director is responsible for creating and maintaining a therapeutic, healing, patient- and family- centered care environment. S/he participates in the development, refinement, communication and actualization of the BWH Department of Nursing (DON) vision, professional practice model, and relationship-based care delivery system. As the clinical leader of the discipline, the Nursing Director is responsible for establishing and maintaining the standards of nursing care and practice.The Nursing Director establishes and maintains true collaborative relationships with nursing staff, all disciplines and departments necessary to foster optimal patient outcomes and a professional practice environment. S/he partners with inter-professional and intra-professional leadership to set mutual goals that advance teamwork, interdisciplinary learning, just culture and the environment of care. At the Brigham, we place great value on being a diverse and inclusive community. Brigham Health and the Department of Nursing are dedicated to diversity, equity and inclusion as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients in our local community. We have a dedicated focus on equity. Thus, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum or human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. ScholarshipCreates an environment that supports and celebrates the professional growth of nursing practice.Actively supports the development of new nursing knowledge.Assures the use of and adherence to evidence-informed practice/standards for nursing care.Assures the practice environment supports reflective practice, e.g. through the use of narratives, and meets the needs of the relevant patient populationProfessional development -self a. Participates in self-performance appraisal process in ongoing manner. b. Seeks feedback from his/her professional colleagues. c. Shares strengths and areas to be developed with associate chief nurse and other colleagues as appropriate. d. Maintains necessary clinical and managerial expertise through evidence-based practice. e. Participates in service- and department-wide developmental initiatives. f. Demonstrates commitment to life-long learning, e.g. through active participation in professional organizations.Conducts timely assessments of staff learning needs and assure programs/projects are in place to address them, including collaboration with the Professional Development Managers and the center for Nursing Excellence. Facilitates opportunities for staff to precept and teach others.II. Authentic LeadershipServes as a clinical leader/coach /mentor to staff.Promotes staff participation in annual goal setting for his/her patient care area[s] and the Department of Nursing.Serves as a leader within the community of nursing, in accordance with the standards of the discipline of nursing, including adherence to the ANA Code of Ethics.Assures appropriate personnel to meet the needs of the designated patient population.Designs and implements staffing patterns responsive to a dynamic care environment.Interviews, hires and oversees the orientation of new employees considering departmental, divisional, local and individual employee needs as basis of decisions.Provided ongoing formal and informal feedback regarding performance to staff members.Delegates authority and/or responsibility to others as appropriate while maintaining 24x7 accountability.Demonstrates consistent leadership in the maintenance of a fair and just culture.Assures staff participation in local-based decision making, Department of Nursing committees and initiatives.III. Meaningful RecognitionProvides formal and informal opportunities for staff to develop personal career goals and plans for their achievement.Provides ongoing formal and informal feedback regarding professional development to staff members.Encourages and recommends staff participation in unit-based decision making, Department of Nursing committees and organizational initiatives.IV. Relationship Based CareCreates an environment that celebrates the professional growth of nursing practice.Responsible for creating and maintaining a caring, therapeutic, healing, patient- and family-centered care environment.Assures the presence of interventions to promote/assure a patient and family centered healing environment.Assures appropriate staffing plan to meet patient care needs on a continuous basisPromotes an inclusive environment supportive of a patient- and family- centered care for a diverse community.V. Outcome Focused MeasuresServes as a leader of the clinical discipline, committed to excellence in nursing care and positive patient outcomes.Accountable for contributions to planning, implementing and evaluating the Department of Nursing Quality Plan, inclusive of nurse sensitive indicators and patient satisfaction metrics.Actively participates in Brigham and Women's Hospital quality improvement programs, assuring clear articulation of the quality agenda by all staff in his/her patient care area(s) and/or specialty patient populations.Develops local-based quality agenda using performance improvement methodologies in collaboration with department and hospital-based quality leaders assuring an environment of continuous quality improvement, improved patient and systems' outcomes.Actively translates quality improvement findings into daily operations and strategic planning for the clinical area.Communicates and translates outcomes to staff and interdisciplinary colleagues, assuring staff's active participation in addressing quality improvement opportunities.Serves as a resource on clinical matters to assure an environment that promotes the desired patient outcomes.Assures all staff members are in compliance with regulatory standards. [For example, required licensure, orientation, ongoing education and annual competencies and screenings for ongoing employment].Provides leadership in developing quality-driven and cost-effective plans to deliver patient care, including participation in strategic planningAssures the accurate attainment and review of data (complexity, volume, acuity, etc) in relation to staffing effectivenessDevelops and participates in creating systems to monitor the patient care environment, knowledgeable about and mindful of relevant regulatory compliance.VI. True CollaborationContributes to nursing as a department/disciplineSeeks and provides peer consultation and collaboration.Contributes to strategy, practice and policy decisions assuring all decisions made include perspectives of constituents to be represented.Assures self and staff participation in DON and interdepartmental committees.Represents service/DON as requested on various hospital task forces/committees. Demonstrates leadership in interdisciplinary collaboration, including participation in the development, implementation and evaluation of joint protocols for patient care.Collaborates in department-wide recruitment and retention strategies and initiatives.Collaborates with HR staff/leadership re: personnel management as appropriate.Seeks resources/serves as a liaison for staff from within the larger nursing and BWH communities. Manages patient flow ensuring collaboration with other patient care areas and/or Patient Access Department.Establishes and maintain open communication with managers of Support Services and other Department of Nursing resources as needed to assure clean and safe patient care environments.VII. Fiscal ResponsivenessAccountable to seek necessary information, including active engagement of staff, to establish trends necessary to determine appropriate personnel and supply budgets.Manages to budget and articulates any short or long-term variances.Collaborates with Associate Chief Nurse to be fiscally responsive, i.e. managing volume and acuity to hours per workload index (HPWI).Develops schedules/ staffing plans that meet patient care needs on a continuous basis.Collaborates with nurse leaders and other departments to assure adequate supplies, operational, capital resources are available to staff caring for patients.Qualifications Qualifications:Current registration in nursing in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.MSN (or) DNP (or) PhD, (or) a BSN with a Master's degree in a related field, required.Current certification required or to be attained within two-year period from date of hire. Certification must be maintained while employed in this position.Minimum of 3 years nursing experience required.Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in nursing administration within an academic medical center (preferred).Current nursing licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Clinical experience will be evaluated on an individual basis by the hiring associate chief nurse.Previous leadership experience with demonstrated management ability is preferred.Skills and Abilities Required:Must have demonstrated clinical competence in nursing practice.Must possess analytical abilities necessary to organize, to supervise and to evaluate the work of others; to develop and to administer policies, procedures, budgets, and utilize current concepts of nursing practice.Must possess interpersonal skills sufficient to provide effective leadership to staff, and to interact with patients, visitors, physicians, other clinical disciplines and a variety of hospital departments.Must possess both management and leadership skills to be effective with multiple levels of staff.EEO Statement Brigham and Women's 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.