RN - Cardiac SICU - MGH

Massachusetts General Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Blake 8 Cardiac SICU, a high-acuity unit at 273 Charles Street. The role entails patient-centered care across critical cardiac and perioperative populations with rotating shifts and weekend/holiday requirements.

The ideal candidate has an RN license, 0-1 year of clinical experience, and strong communication skills to coordinate with the healthcare team. This onsite position offers comprehensive benefits and competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree in Nursing or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required.
• MA Registered Nurse License required.
• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required.
• Onsite work location at 273 Charles Street, Boston.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate patient reports and records.
• Administrer medications and monitor for reactions.
• Record vital signs and patient conditions.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to plan, implement, or evaluate care.
• Modify care plans based on patient responses and conditions.

Skills

Practical nursing knowledge

Medical terminology

Verbal communication

Patient triage

Confidentiality

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.

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.

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.

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

At 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.

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 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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