Nurse (RN) Cardiac Arrhythmia Unit - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospital in Massachusetts for an exciting Staff Nurse role in a fast-paced Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit. This position involves providing specialized cardiac care to patients and offers comprehensive benefits, including medical coverage and tuition reimbursement. Candidates should have current RN licensure and preferably a BSN, with a focus on cardiac patient experience.

Benefits

Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Generous paid time off

Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)

Resources for childcare and backup care

Hospital paid retirement plan

Employee discounts for tickets and passes

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Massachusetts required.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience in cardiac care.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for interpreting plan of medical care and assessing patients.
• Administer medications and monitor for reactions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team to evaluate patient care plans.

Skills

Communication

Patient Care

Clinical Decision-Making

Confidentiality

Education

Associate's Degree Nursing

Bachelor's Degree Nursing

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

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.

• Exciting Staff Nurse opportunity on Ellison 10, a 36-bed adult fast-paced Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit!
• This unit provides intermediate level care to patients who require cardiac monitoring for arrhythmias, unstable coronary syndromes, heart failure and other vascular diagnoses and medical disorders
• Patients on this unit require coronary or peripheral procedures, diagnostic and interventional procedures that require expert and specialized cardiac care.
• Patients requiring electrophysiology and arrhythmia post procedural care may be admitted to the unit
• The unit provides high quality, patient-focused care in a supportive care delivery model.
• The unit is the designated teaching floor to introduce medical residents to the complexity of caring for cardiac patients
• 12 hour shifts and self-scheduling available
• Opportunity to work on similar until ( Ellison 11 ) when staffing indicates

We offer a variety a comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees such as:
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Employee "Perks" - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Qualifications
• Current licensure as a registered nurse in Massachusetts required.
• BSN strongly preferred.
• Minimum of one year experience with emphasis on the cardiac patients.
• 2+ years of experience strongly preferred
• Ability to work day/night rotation 39-40 hours/week, weekends required.

Job Summary

Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions
-Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
-Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
-Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
-Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
-Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
-Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Qualifications

Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse MA RN license required

Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)

Walking Frequently (34-66%)

Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

Talking Constantly (67-100%)

Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

267 Charles Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The General Hospital Corporation 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.

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