Registered Nurse, Cardiology Clinical Support, 40 Hours (Days)

Boston Medical Center; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical center in Boston is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the Cardiology Clinical Support team. This full-time position requires the ability to provide high-quality patient care within a busy cardiology unit, adhering to nursing standards and protocols. Candidates should possess appropriate nursing credentials and certifications, along with effective communication and organizational skills to manage patient needs efficiently.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse licensure in MA in good standing required.
• Requires current BLS and potentially ACLS certification.
• Experience in ICU/cardiac stress testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care and coordinate care for patients and families.
• Accountable for clinical and quality outcomes using nursing protocols.
• Assist in cardiac stress testing and manage IV medication.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Analytical ability

Multilingual skills

Effective communication skills

Education

Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred)

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The registered nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice.

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Cardiology Clinical Support

Schedule: 40 Hours (Days)

The Heart Station is open Monday- Friday (no Holidays) with staggered RN start times between 7:30 and 8:30 am, 8 or 10 hr shifts. There is a requirement for ACLS certification and nurses will need to have conscious sedation skills along with tele, IV insertion and preferably ICU/ cardiac stress testing background with knowledge of IV cardiac meds. This 40 hr position is a Monday- Friday variable starting hour position.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

• Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.

• Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support ( ACLS) certification.

• Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information.

• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.

• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
  Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.

• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.

• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.

• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
  Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.

• Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.

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