Registered Nurse, Cardiac Rehab, 36 Hours (Days)

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: Registered Nurse-MNA

Department: Cardiac Rehab Services

Schedule: Full Time

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Nursing degree: Diploma ASN or BSN (preferred) Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

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

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.

Nursingambout

• Provides comprehensive nursing care to cardiac rehabilitation patients following cardiac procedures or heart surgery to promote recovery and reduce cardiovascular risk.
• Performs cardiovascular patient assessments including evaluation of coronary artery disease heart failure valvular disease and cardiac rhythm disorders.
• Monitors patients during supervised exercise therapy using continuous ECG telemetry blood pressure monitoring and symptom assessment.
• Interprets ECG rhythms and responds appropriately to arrhythmias and clinical changes.
• Manages clinical care needs including IV line placement medication administration and infusion pump utilization.
• Conducts medication reconciliation and provides patient education on cardiovascular medications risk-factor modification and lifestyle management.
• Educates patients on diabetes management cardiac risk reduction and heart-healthy behaviors.
• Participates in development implementation and monitoring of individualized exercise therapy plans in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team.
• Provides rapid assessment and emergency response during exercise sessions; maintains ACLS certification and readiness for cardiac emergencies.
• Collaborates closely with physicians electrophysiology staff behavioral medicine pharmacy social work and allied health professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Maintains ongoing communication with referring providers regarding patient progress and clinical status.
• Supports non-invasive cardiology services including assistance with resting and stress echocardiographic procedures as needed.

Compensation Range:

This range offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications. However our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive and a broad range of factors is considered when making an offer. This includes education experience and licensure/certifications directly related to position addition BMCHS offers generous total compensation that includes but is not limited to benefits (medical dental vision pharmacy) contract increases Flexible Spending Accounts 403(b) savings matches earned time cash out paid time off career advancement opportunities and resources to support employee and family wellbeing.

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