RN, Cardiac Surgical Step down - MGH

Partner's Healthcare; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

MBTA transit subsidy

Childcare resources

Retirement plan

Ticket discounts

Job summary

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse for Ellison 8, a 36-bed cardiac surgical step-down unit in Boston. You will care for adults with complex cardiac conditions after procedures such as CABG, valve replacement, heart transplant, and VAD placement.

The role emphasizes recovery, patient and family education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to promote long-term heart health in a patient-focused environment. BSN preferred; state MA RN license required.

Qualifications

• BSN strongly preferred.
• One year of cardiac surgery nursing experience strongly preferred.
• Associate's Degree in Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred.
• MA RN license required

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Triage

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

MA RN License

Job description

Site:

The General Hospital CorporationMass 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, day/night rotationJoin Ellison 8, a specialized 36 bed cardiac surgical step-down unit caring for adult patients recovering from some of the most advanced heart procedures available. This role offers experienced RNs the opportunity to care for patients with complex cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease, and congenital heart disease, following procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, heart transplantation, and ventricular assist device (VAD) placement. Nurses on Ellison 8 play a critical role in both recovery and education, partnering with patients and families to promote cardiac risk factor modification and support long term heart health in a highly collaborative, patient focused environment.

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.

Ideal candidate will have:

• BSN strongly preferred
• One year of cardiac surgery nursing experience strongly preferred
• 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 Registered Nurse RN - MA License ExperienceClinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Licenses and Credentials

Registered Nurse RN - MA License ExperienceClinical 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 OnsiteWork Location 267 Charles StreetScheduled Weekly Hours 36Employee Type RegularWork Shift Rotating (United States of America)Pay Range $41.72 - $105.65/HourlyGrade GHCARN055

Benefits

We offer a variety of benefits to eligible employees which include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous paid time off
• Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
• Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
• Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
• Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events

Compensation

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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At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.