Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab

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

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Cardiac Rehabilitation program at Newton-Wellesley Hospital. The role focuses on managing patients recovering from cardiac events, with monitored exercise, education, and individualized plans.

Responsibilities include telemetry interpretation, supervising patient care, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and effective rehabilitation in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry and vital signs during exercise and group sessions.
• Complete individualized treatment plans and physical assessments.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and respond quickly to adverse events.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Patient monitoring

Collaboration

Education

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

BCLS

ACLS

Job description

Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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Job Summary

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

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

-No

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

RN2600At 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:

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 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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