Float Pool Critical Care Nurse Faulkner - 36 Nights

As a Float Pool Critical Care Nurse at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, your main responsibilities include planning and delivering patient care in critical situations, leading emergency responses such as Code Blue and Rapid Response, and ensuring adherence to nursing standards. You'll effectively manage assessments, implementation, and evaluation of care, while working collaboratively with other healthcare professionals.

To qualify for the Float Pool Critical Care Nurse role at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital, candidates must hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), possess a current Massachusetts RN license, and have at least 2-3 years of ICU experience. Additionally, BLS and ACLS certifications are required, with ACLS to be obtained by the end of orientation.

The Float Pool Critical Care Nurse position at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital requires a commitment of 36 hours per week, primarily during night shifts. Nurses must also be available for every other weekend and holiday, ensuring that critical care needs are met around the clock for our patients.

Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital is firmly committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment. We actively encourage applicants from underrepresented groups within healthcare to apply for the Float Pool Critical Care Nurse position, believing that varied perspectives contribute to the excellence of patient care and workplace culture.

Float Pool Critical Care Nurses at Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital will undergo a comprehensive orientation and training program. This program includes critical skills refresher training, emergency response protocols, and best practice guidelines to ensure you are fully equipped to excel in your role, fostering both confidence and competence from day one.

When answering this question, share specific experiences that highlight your critical thinking skills and the ability to manage complex patient care. Discuss scenarios where you made crucial decisions and how you collaborated with your team during emergencies.

To effectively answer this question, provide examples of situations where you triaged patients in critical care settings. Explain your thought process, how you assessed urgency, and the communication skills you employed to coordinate with your team.

Discuss your experience in communication with patients' families during critical moments. Emphasize the importance of compassion, clear information, and emotional support, highlighting a specific instance where you effectively managed family expectations.

Mention specific tools such as telemetry monitoring, infusion pumps, or electronic health records that are commonly used in critical care environments. Discuss your proficiency with these technologies and how they enhance patient safety and care.

Explain your commitment to continuous education, attending workshops, or certifications in critical care, and how you apply the latest research and techniques in your nursing practice.

Provide a detailed account of when you recognized the need to advocate for a patient's care. Discuss the challenges you faced, your actions, and the positive outcomes that occurred from your interventions.

Share your personal strategies for managing stress, such as mindfulness techniques, hobbies outside of work, or seeking support from colleagues. Emphasize the importance of self-care in maintaining high-quality patient care.

Discuss specific protocols you follow to enhance patient safety, including cross-checking medication, following infection control guidelines, and reporting potential hazards. Provide examples that demonstrate your commitment to safety.

Address how teamwork is essential in critical care settings. Provide examples of collaborative experiences where teamwork led to improved patient outcomes, highlighting your ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

Articulate your passion for critical care and how Brigham and Women's Faulkner Hospital’s values align with your own. Discuss your desire to contribute to the hospital's mission of providing exceptional patient care in a supportive and diverse environment.