RN, Cardiac Arrhythmia Stepdown Unit MGH
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
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
39 hours day/night rotation and weekend requirementJoin our dynamic team on Ellison 10 a 36-bed adult Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit offering an exciting opportunity for a Staff Nurse in a fast-paced high-acuity environment. This unit provides intermediate-level care for patients requiring continuous cardiac monitoring including those with arrhythmias unstable coronary syndromes heart failure and complex vascular and medical conditions. Nurses deliver specialized care to patients undergoing coronary and peripheral procedures electrophysiology interventions and other advanced cardiac treatments making this an ideal role for those looking to expand their clinical expertise. Ellison 10 is also a designated teaching unit giving staff the unique opportunity to collaborate with and support medical residents as they develop their skills in managing complex cardiac cases. With a strong emphasis on high-quality patient-centered care within a supportive team model this role offers 12-hour shifts self-scheduling flexibility and the chance to broaden experience by working on a similar unit (Ellison 11) when neededmaking it a rewarding and growth-oriented opportunity for motivated nurses.
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.
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.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have:
- BSN strongly preferred.
- Minimum of one year experience with emphasis on the cardiac patients.
- 2 years of experience strongly preferred
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 MA RN 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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
Pay Range
$41.72 - $105.65/HourlyGrade
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About Company
Patients at Mass General have access to a vast network of physicians, nearly all of whom are Harvard Medical School faculty and many of whom are leaders within their fields.