You'll work on Stanton 6, a med-surg and intermediate care unit. Beth Israel Lahey Health is an academic medical center.
Posted Oct 5
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Shift and hours
Rotating shifts Shift: Rotating36 hours a week
Unit and setting
Stanton 6 Med-Surg/Intermediate Care Unit · Hospital Stanton 6 Med-Surg/Intermediate Care Unit
License
RN license Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.current Massachusetts RN registration
Term
Permanent Full time
Do you qualify?
License
current Massachusetts RN registrationCurrent registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.Check your license
Also asks
nursing program from an NLN-accredited school
Also asks
interpersonal skills with patients, families and a multidisciplinary teamInterpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team of health-care personnel to resolve complex problems.
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flu vaccine required as a condition of employmentBeth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
What it pays
Against similar roles
Massachusetts staff median is $54/hrMassachusetts staff postings that state pay run $33/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $68/hr, across 1,478 postings. This posting's $37/hr to $95/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Pay differential
Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
Extra pay
pay can exceed base with shift differentials, call pay, premium and overtime payas applicable to the position
Pay reviews
pay depends on seniority, education, experience and certifications
Benefits
CEU Allowance
The role and schedule
Care model
works as part of a CareTeamWorks collaboratively with members of the CareTeam to ensure that patients receive skilled nursing care that meets their individual needs.
Charge
assigns patients to team membersAssesses patients' needs, plans care and coordinates appropriate assignments for team members 100% of the time.
Day to day
Patient and family education planned per care plan and predicted length of stay for alert patients able to comprehend; family included as appropriate
Day to day
discharge planning from day oneDischarge planning begins day one for all patients.
Day to day
coordinates timely tests, procedures and consultsCoordinates timely completion of procedures, tests and consults during hospital stay.
Day to day
resource for difficult or complex patient situationsServes as a resource for difficult or complex situations.
Cambridge, MA • Mount Auburn Hospital • Full-time • Rotating
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Stanton 6 Med-Surg/Intermediate Care Unit
Job Description
Primary Responsibilities
Works collaboratively with members of the CareTeam to ensure that patients receive skilled nursing care that meets their individual needs. This will be measured by Picker results. a. Assesses patients' needs, plans care and coordinates appropriate assignments for team members 100% of the time. b. Participates in team meetings. c. Establishes relationships with staff that promote a professional and productive work environment. d. Evaluates and documents outcomes of patient care. Actively participates in quality assurance programs. e. Communicates with other team members regarding patients. f. Serves as a resource for difficult or complex situations. Refers appropriate problems to nurse coordinator. g. Participates in presenting education programs to team members to ensure competence. h. Works with team members to monitor patient satisfaction and develop appropriate interventions. i. Administers medication according to nursing/hospital/unit policy/procedure without errors 100% of the time.
Provides direct patient care as a member of the CareTeam. a. Provides and documents competent nursing care based on scientific principles and uses the nursing process and meets policy. b. Administers medications according to nursing, hospital, unit policy and procedures and meets outcome measures.
Education is planned and provided according to care plan and predicted Length of Stay for every patient who is alert and able to comprehend. Family members and care givers are included in education as appropriate. a. Participates in the development of educational materials/presentations for patients and/or significant others and documents outcome in the medical record. b. Ensures that patients and significant others receive education regarding discharge and the community services available.
Works with the CareTeam members to manage the patient's stay in the hospital based on anticipated length of stay. Every patient has a targeted length of stay and a care plan that reflects that target. a. Works with team to plan care according to anticipated Length of Stay, clinical path and/or protocols. b. Collaborates with nurse coordinator, case managers, physicians and other departments to ensure appropriate LOS and discharge planning. c. Coordinates timely completion of procedures, tests and consults during hospital stay. d. Communicates clinical information to appropriate parties. e. Collaborates with team members to plan for improvements regarding patient care. f. Monitors LOS for observation patients and collaborates with nurse coordinators and case managers to ensure appropriate stay. g. Discharge planning begins day one for all patients. Family members are included in this process. h. All patients returning home receive a written discharge or instruction plan prior to discharge 100% of the time.
Required Qualifications
Knowledge of nursing process, theories, and clinical expertise related to patient care, normally acquired through the completion of a nursing training program at an NLN accredited school of nursing.
Current registration in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and a multidisciplinary team of health-care personnel to resolve complex problems.
Able to acquire through training programs and continuing education technical knowledge related to assigned area.
Pay Range
$37.00 – $95.37
The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on
shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.
Flexible work schedules and time off; no mandatory overtime at Lahey; SICU/CTICU every-third-weekend and holiday rotation; some floors every-other vs every-third weekend
Neighborhoods+Cambridge revolves around distinct commercial and cultural nodes known as squares. Harvard Square features historic brick architecture, multi-unit buildings, and academic bustle, while Central Square offers an energetic corridor of arts, eclectic dining, and active nightlife. Kendall Square and East Cambridge center on biotechnology campuses and modern apartment complexes, contrasting with the quieter, neighborhood feel of Inman Square, Cambridgeport, Mid-Cambridge, and The Port. Porter Square features commuter rail access alongside classic triple-deckers, transitioning west to Alewife at the end of the subway line. Due to competitive local housing, many healthcare professionals also consider neighboring Somerville, Watertown, Medford, Malden, or Waltham.
Cambridge revolves around distinct commercial and cultural nodes known as squares. Harvard Square features historic brick architecture, multi-unit buildings, and academic bustle, while Central Square offers an energetic corridor of arts, eclectic dining, and active nightlife.
Kendall Square and East Cambridge center on biotechnology campuses and modern apartment complexes, contrasting with the quieter, neighborhood feel of Inman Square, Cambridgeport, Mid-Cambridge, and The Port. Porter Square features commuter rail access alongside classic triple-deckers, transitioning west to Alewife at the end of the subway line.
Due to competitive local housing, many healthcare professionals also consider neighboring Somerville, Watertown, Medford, Malden, or Waltham.
Getting around+Public transit relies heavily on the MBTA Red Line subway, which connects Alewife, Porter Square, Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square directly into Boston, complemented by Commuter Rail service at Porter. Bus networks link the city to adjacent communities such as Watertown, Arlington, and Medford. Driving through Cambridge is widely regarded by residents as demanding and stressful due to winding streets, heavy congestion, and scarce curbside parking. Shift workers using personal vehicles often prioritize homes with designated driveways, while many locals opt for cycling, bike shares, or walking when navigating between the squares.
Public transit relies heavily on the MBTA Red Line subway, which connects Alewife, Porter Square, Harvard Square, Central Square, and Kendall Square directly into Boston, complemented by Commuter Rail service at Porter. Bus networks link the city to adjacent communities such as Watertown, Arlington, and Medford.
Driving through Cambridge is widely regarded by residents as demanding and stressful due to winding streets, heavy congestion, and scarce curbside parking. Shift workers using personal vehicles often prioritize homes with designated driveways, while many locals opt for cycling, bike shares, or walking when navigating between the squares.
Outdoors+Outdoor recreation centers on the Charles River, where Memorial Drive closes to vehicle traffic from Western Avenue to Gerry's Landing on weekend days between mid-April and mid-December, transforming the roadway into a dedicated parkway for runners, cyclists, and walkers. Residents also frequent the paths around Fresh Pond Reservation and relax in urban pockets such as the Kendall Square Rooftop Garden, the MIT Open Space, and waterfront seating around Canal Park at CambridgeSide.
Outdoor recreation centers on the Charles River, where Memorial Drive closes to vehicle traffic from Western Avenue to Gerry's Landing on weekend days between mid-April and mid-December, transforming the roadway into a dedicated parkway for runners, cyclists, and walkers. Residents also frequent the paths around Fresh Pond Reservation and relax in urban pockets such as the Kendall Square Rooftop Garden, the MIT Open Space, and waterfront seating around Canal Park at CambridgeSide.
Cambridge, Massachusetts offers healthcare professionals an energetic, intellectually charged urban setting distinctly separate from Boston across the Charles River. Built around vibrant neighborhood hubs known as the 'City of Squares,' daily life shifts between the bustling bookshops of Harvard Square, the eclectic music and dining of Central Square, and the sleek biotech corridors of Kendall Square. Transit is anchored by the MBTA Red Line, linking Alewife, Porter, Harvard, Central, and Kendall directly across the river, making shift commutes manageable without a vehicle. Driving is notoriously challenging due to winding roadways, congestion, and scarce parking, prompting many residents to rely on transit, cycling, or dedicated park spaces like the weekend car-free stretches along Memorial Drive and trails around Fresh Pond. Housing ranges from classic wooden triple-deckers in Cambridgeport to high-rise units in East Cambridge, though intense demand often leads professionals to explore neighboring Somerville, Watertown, or Medford. With municipal programs like universal pre-kindergarten, scenic waterfront patios, and a rich culinary tapestry spanning street tacos to riverside seafood, Cambridge delivers a vibrant, walkable lifestyle for nurses seeking academic vitality and urban charm.
