Staff Nurse (Cardiology, 40 hrs)
Staff Nurse (Cardiology, 40 hrs)
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Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
The registered nurse adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care. The role encompasses nursing assessment diagnosis planning intervention evaluation and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum. The registered nurse is accountable for clinical educational quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies procedures protocols guidelines and standards of practice.
Position: Staff Nurse
Department: Cardiology
Schedule: 40 hours
This 40 hr position is a Monday- Friday variable starting hour position.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with an Associates degree or Baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN). BSN preferred. Candidates who do not have a BSN must be enrolled in a Baccalaureate program within 6 months of hire and must complete their BSN within 36 months of hire. Bachelors of science degree program; BSN preferred.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:
- Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.
- Requires current basic life support (BLS) certification. Some units may require Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certification.
- Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas
EXPERIENCE:
- 1-3 year Ambulatory and or Cardiology Experience preferred
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access enters and interpret computerized data/information.
- Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team patients and families.
- Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred. - Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty certification required for certain practice areas e.g. enterstomal therapy epidemiology peri-operative areas.
- Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.
- Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served. - Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care changing organizational climate and personnel issues.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans
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Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
