Department Summary:7 Mandell is a 32-bed Inpatient Medical Unit providing comprehensive and high-quality, family-centered care for patients spanning from infancy to young adulthood. Operating 24/7, patient populations served include those with restrictive eating disorders, behavioral health issues, as well as gastroenterology, complex care, renal, endocrine, pulmonary, infectious diseases, and general pediatric conditions. Our interdisciplinary teamcomprising registered nurses, clinical assistants, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, child life specialists, nutrition support staff, physical therapists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, behavioral health technicians, and pastoral careworks collaboratively to meet the full spectrum of patient care needs. We focus on assessment, planning, medication and pain management, as well as patient and family education, with a commitment to continuous care evaluation and improvement. The unit sets goals to deliver high-quality, family-centered care, ensure a safe environment, and improve care delivery and patient outcomes. Additionally, we support research and training for clinical staff while fostering a learning environment that educates patients, families, and staff.
Key Responsibilities:- Managing nursing care of children with medical illnesses which may include general medicine, adolescent conditions including suicidality and eating disorders, behavioral health issues, gastroenterology, endocrinology, pulmonary and complex conditions.
- Working collaboratively with a healthcare team dedicated to family centered care.
- Working a 36 hour day/evening/night rotation, every other weekend for first year, then every third.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Experience:- One year of inpatient (acute care) experience required; 2 years preferred
- Acute care pediatric experience preferred
Licensure/Certifications:- Current Massachusetts license as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.