RN - Cardiac ICU - MGH

Mass General Brigham; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham seeks a Registered Nurse to join the Ellison 9 Cardiac ICU, a 16-bed unit providing care for critically ill cardiac patients. The role is 36 hours per week with a 50/50 day/night shift split and weekend/holiday requirements.

Candidates must have at least 2 years of acute care experience; ICU experience preferred. You will provide nursing care, monitor patients, administer medications, and coordinate with the care team to ensure safe, effective treatment.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• MA Registered Nurse License required.
• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Practical nursing

Patient care

Medical terminology

Communication

Patient assessment

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in 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.

Job Summary

36 hours per week, 50/50 split between day and night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements. Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in an acute environment. Previous ICU experience preferred. Ellison 9 Cardiac ICU is a patient and family centered 16 bed adult unit serving critically ill cardiac ICU patients. The most common diagnoses and/or interventions are: hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation, ventricular assist devices, CVVH, hypothermia after cardiac arrest, recovery from coronary procedures, including percutaneous aortic and mitral valve replacement, recovery from acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure and/or multiple organ dysfunction/failure.

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 MA Registered Nurse 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)

Remote Type Onsite Work Location 267 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 36 Employee Type Regular Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $41.72 - $108.29/Hourly Grade GHCARN055

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EEO Statement

1200 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 Veterans' 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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