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Float Registered Nurse

Our Float Pool team is a group of employees who are specially trained and readily available to seamlessly assimilate and stabilize clinical operations within our practices. Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. runs at clinic pace, on scheduled patients.

Posted Sep 30 · New grads welcomed

Shift and hours
Monday through Friday · Day shift 0
Unit and setting
Float Pool · Outpatient
License
RN license
Term
Per Diem Employee Type Per Diem

Do you qualify?

New grads
Welcomed Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
License
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Education
Associate's Degree Nursing Associate's Degree Nursing required and Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Experience
0-1 year clinical nursing experience Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required and Ambulatory care or outpatient experience 1-2 years preferred

Preferred

Certification
Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred
Education
Bachelor's Degree Nursing
Experience
Ambulatory care or outpatient experience 1-2 years
Also asks
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs) and healthcare technologies - Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs) and healthcare technologies.
Your six-month RN application plan

Start about six months before graduation. Some programs open earlier; use each employer’s application dates. See program calendars.

  1. 6 months before

    Shortlist units

    Check application windows. Gather clinical experience, references and your expected graduation date.

    Find residencies
  2. 4–6 months before

    Apply as windows open

    Apply before graduation when the program allows it. Keep the cohort date and license deadline with each application.

    Explore new grad jobs
  3. 2–3 months before

    Meet the unit manager

    Ask about overtime, a shadow shift, preceptor continuity and the schedule after orientation.

    Prepare your questions
  4. Around graduation

    Confirm your start

    Coordinate NCLEX, the required license and your start date. Get relocation and repayment terms in writing.

    Plan your license

What it pays

Extra pay
Differentials and premiums as applicable
Bonus
Bonuses as applicable
Pay reviews
Determined by skills, relevant experience, education, certifications and other essential factors

Benefits

  • BenefitsComprehensive benefits
  • BenefitsCareer advancement opportunities
  • BenefitsRecognition programs
  • differentials
  • premiums
  • bonuses

The role and schedule

Floating
cover various practices across the Pioneer Valley In this role, you would be expected to cover various practices across the Pioneer Valley.
Day to day
Deliver direct patient care and support -Deliver direct patient care and support, ensuring high nursing standards.
Day to day
Conduct patient assessments, devise care plans, and assist in outpatient procedures -Conduct patient assessments, devise care plans, and assist in outpatient procedures with a focus on patient comfort and safety.
Day to day
Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-procedure care -Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-procedure care.
Day to day
Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate care -Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
Day to day
Administer medications, perform IV therapy, and maintain accurate patient records -Administer medications, perform IV therapy, and maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
Day to day
Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment -Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
Weekends
No weekends
Travel
Must commute to various locations during orientation or staffing shortages

Your fit

Questions to ask

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for weekly hours, holiday, call, and rotation?
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load and staffing support handled day to day?
Build questions for this role

Original listing

Posted on Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc.’s careers page.

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Site: Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

Our Float Pool team is a group of employees who are specially trained and readily available to seamlessly assimilate and stabilize clinical operations within our practices. We cover gaps due to unexpected call outs, long-term leaves, planned vacations, staffing vacancies, etc. This is a unique opportunity to work autonomously to the top of your education/certification while also functioning as part of a collaborative team. The ideal candidate profile is an adaptable RN who is confident in their clinical abilities and genuinely enjoys variety.

Are you ready to experience different practice environments, bring your talent to this team, and join us in driving medicine forward? We are seeking a per diem RN to pick up shifts Monday through Friday, but we can be flexible on exact days based on employee availability. In this role, you would be expected to cover various practices across the Pioneer Valley.

Towns/cities include: Amherst Belchertown Florence Greenfield Hadley Northampton South Deerfield West Hatfield Williamsburg We do our best to keep all employees with their preferred geographic regions/specialty areas; however, float pool employees must be able and willing to commute to any of our locations during orientation (for training/precepting purposes) or during times of fluctuating staffing shortages (for cross-coverage purposes). Summary Responsible for patient care and support within the outpatient setting through providing compassionate care, assisting in procedures, and collaborating effectively in a dynamic ambulatory care environment. Does this position require Patient Care?

Yes

Essential Functions

  • Deliver direct patient care and support, ensuring high nursing standards.
  • Conduct patient assessments, devise care plans, and assist in outpatient procedures with a focus on patient comfort and safety.
  • Educate patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and post-procedure care.
  • Collaborate closely with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
  • Administer medications, perform IV therapy, and maintain accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
  • Uphold infection control protocols and maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Qualifications Education Associate's Degree Nursing required and Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Basic Life Support [BLS Certification] - Various Issuers preferred Experience Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required and Ambulatory care or outpatient experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient knowledge of nursing principles, practices, and procedures.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and dynamic healthcare environment.
  • Demonstrated commitment to continuing education and professional development.
  • Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs) and healthcare technologies.
  • Additional Job Details (if applicable)
  • Remote Type
  • Onsite
  • Work Location
  • 170 University Drive
  • Scheduled Weekly Hours
  • 0
  • Employee Type
  • Per Diem
  • Work Shift
  • Day (United States of America)
  • Pay Range
  • $36.87 - $50.76/Hourly
  • Grade

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At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

1920 Mass General Brigham Medical Group Western Massachusetts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642. 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.

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