Nurse (RN) Cardiac Unit - MGH

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Ellison 11 is a 36 bed unit specializing in the care of patients with acute coronary syndromes arrhythmias heart failure and other vascular diagnoses.

Most patients on this unit require coronary or peripheral procedures either diagnostic or interventional. Patients who require EP studies or procedures may also be admitted to this unit.
Patients who require electrophysiology and arrhythmia post procedural care may be admitted to the unit
Patients are admitted via the Emergency Department ICU/CCU procedural areas or are transferred from other New England Hospitals and out of state Hospitals and from other countries
Provide monitored services such as Amiodarone drips low dose dobutamine drips low dose dopamine Lidocaine drips Nitroglycerine drips Diltiazem drips Lasix Bumex drips initiation of Dofetilide or Sotalol load antibiotic therapy blood transfusions insulin drips diuretic drips heparin drips IVIG and for stable patients transferred from the Intensive Care Unit requiring further nursing care
The registered nurse (RN) is accountable for the coordination of nursing care including direct patient care patient/family education and transitions of care.
The RN supports professional nursing practice across practice settings and across the continuum of care to meet the needs of the patient and family.
The RN provides leadership through activities such as preceptor role informal and formal leadership roles and quality improvement efforts.
The unit provides personalized high quality patient-focused care in a supportive care delivery model
Patient care delivery model is primarily RNs and NPs on this unit

We offer a variety a comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees such as:
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
Employee Perks - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

BSN strongly preferred and current licensure as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts is required
Previous staff nurse experience in an acute care hospital minimum of 1-2 years of experience Cardiac experience strongly preferred.
Must be able to work day/night rotation including every 3rd weekend and holidays.

Job Summary

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.

Education
Associates Degree Nursing required or Bachelors Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No

Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse RN - MA License

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.

Physical Requirements

• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Onsite

267 Charles Street

36

Regular

Rotating (United States of America)

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