Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab (Per Diem)

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham's Newton-Wellesley Hospital is seeking a per diem Registered Nurse to support the Cardiac Rehabilitation program, guiding patients recovering from MI, PCI, CABG and other cardiac events in a structured exercise and education setting.

The role includes monitoring telemetry and vital signs during sessions, developing individualized treatment plans, performing assessments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality care.

Qualifications

• Nursing Diploma required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
• Licenses: Registered Nurse MA State License required.
• ACLS and BCLS certifications required; critical care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor telemetry and vital signs during exercise sessions.
• Complete individualized treatment plans and physical assessments.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Interpret telemetry rhythms and respond to adverse events.
• RNs render professional nursing care using the nursing process.
• Ensure compliance with BORN regulations and professional standards.

Skills

Telemetry interpretation

Vital signs monitoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Flexibility

Nursing process planning

Education

Nursing Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Tools

Telemetry equipment

ECG monitoring

Job description

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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

• 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.

Qualifications

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

• 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 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $41.38 - $100.00/Hourly Grade RN2600

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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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