RN - Cardiac SICU - MGH

1200 The General Hospital Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a registered nurse for the Blake 8 Cardiac SICU unit. The role involves 36 hours weekly with a 50/50 day/night shift split and weekend/holiday requirements. You will provide patient-centered care for highly acute cardiac patients using advanced technologies in a collaborative environment.

The position requires an MA RN license, 0-1 year of clinical nursing experience, and strong patient-care skills across age groups, with a focus on safety and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• RN license required (MA Registered Nurse)
• 0-1 year clinical nursing experience required
• Knowledge of nursing care for multiple age groups
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
• Administer medications to patients 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, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify treatment plans as indicated by patient responses and conditions.

Skills

Nursing knowledge

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Age-specific care

Education

ASN/ADN (Associates Degree in Nursing)

BSN preferred

Job description

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Job Summary

36 hours per week, 50/50 split between day and night shifts with weekend and holiday requirements. The Blake 8 Cardiac SICU is an 18 bed Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit provides patient/family centered care based on current evidence to a highly acute population requiring surgical and percutaneous interventions to manage acute coronary syndromes, valvular disease, cardiac transplantation and congenital diseases of the heart and vessels. Advanced technologies used in support of this patient population include: ventricular assist devices, continuous renal replacement therapies, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The unit is supported by a leadership team that includes a Nursing Director, a Medical Director/Intensivist as well as a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist. 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

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: 273 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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