Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab

massgeneralbrigham; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Newton-Wellesley Hospital, part of Mass General Brigham, seeks a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Rehabilitation program in the 2014 Washington Street facility. The role requires care for patients post-MI, CABG, valve surgery, and heart disease, with telemetry monitoring and education responsibilities.

You will work with a multidisciplinary team, managing treatment plans, performing assessments, and responding to adverse events, meetings BORN standards and care quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Registered Nurse MA State License required.
• 3 years Critical Care experience within last 5 years.
• BCLS and ACLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry and vital signs during exercise.
• Provide group patient education and individualized treatment plans.
• Perform physical assessments and patient evaluations.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and respond to adverse events.
• Maintain competency with cardiac rehab protocols and standards.

Skills

Critical Care experience

Telemetry interpretation

BCLS

ACLS

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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.

Clinical care in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program requires management of patients in the recovery phase from cardiac events or diseases which include MI, PCI, CABG, valve surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, angina, and other complex varieties of heart disease. The program consists of monitored exercise, strength, yoga, meditation, and educational presentations on lifestyle modification. Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry and vital signs during exercise, group patient education, completing individualized treatment plans, physical assessment, and evaluations of patients. Must be competent in interpreting telemetry rhythms, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and responding quickly to adverse events. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department.

The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

5 x 8s, Monday - Friday

Qualifications

Education

• Nursing Diploma required
• Bachelor's Degree Nursing strongly preferred

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse MA State License required

Experience

• 3 years Critical Care experience required, occurring within the past 5 years, which may include ED, Cardiac ICU, CCU, Cardiac Surgery, or Cath Lab experience.
• Previous cardiac rehab experience preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.

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

2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Pay Range

$41.38 - $100.00/Hourly

Grade

RN2600

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.

EEO Statement

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital 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