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RN, Cardiac Surgery Step down - MGH

Mass General Brigham

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#Patient Care#Clinical Nursing#BSN#Coronary Artery Disease#MA RN License#Aortic Disease#Cardiac Surgery#CABG#Ventricular Assist Device
#VAD
#Heart Transplant
#Step Down Unit
Part TimeOn SiteRemote friendly2-5 yrs$42 - $106 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location

Boston, Massachusetts

Salary

$42 - $106 / HOUR

Quick overview

Accountable for interpreting medical care plans and providing individualized nursing care for adult cardiac surgery patients. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and coordinating with the healthcare team to evaluate patient outcomes.

Requirements summary

Requires a current Massachusetts RN license and at least one year of cardiac surgery nursing experience. An Associate's degree in Nursing is required, though a Bachelor's degree is strongly preferred.

associate degreebachelor degreeCommunication SkillsMedication AdministrationPatient AssessmentMedical TerminologyTriageVital Signs MonitoringPatient TeachingPatient Care PlanningClinical Decision-MakingCardiac Surgery Nursing

Job description

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  • The General Hospital Corporation 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
  • Ellison 8 is a cardiac surgical step down unit
  • Seeking an experienced RN for this 36 bed adult population unit, caring for patients with all aspects of heart disease appropriate for surgical intervention.
  • Common diagnosis includes coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease and congenital heart disease.
  • Patients on
  • Ellison 8 are after heart surgery, including: coronary artery bypass graft, valve replacement, Heart Transplant and Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) placement. Patient teaching is strongly emphasized with respect to cardiac risk factor modification.
  • Current Massachusetts RN required
  • BSN strongly preferred
  • Must have at least one year of cardiac surgery nursing experience 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 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 MA RN 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. Additional Job Details (if applicable) Remote Type Onsite Work Location 267 Charles Street Scheduled Weekly Hours 0 Employee Type Per Diem Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) Pay Range $41.72 - $105.65/Hourly Grade GHCARN055 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. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package. 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. Mass General Brigham Competency Framework 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. Combat disease. Hold a hand. Help people. Impact the world. Mass General Brigham is a passionate, welcoming community where minds meet caring hearts. Come be a part of the world’s most powerful force in medicine, where every role is important in changing lives. Are you ready? Our history includes New England hospitals founded over 200 years ago, some of the first and most prestigious hospitals in the world. Built on the legacy of two leading academic medical centers, we’re more than a system—we’re leaders in the practice of medicine. Mass General Brigham is committed to serving the community. We are dedicated to enhancing patient care, teaching and research, and taking a leadership role as an integrated health care system. We recognize that increasing value and continuously improving quality are essential to maintaining excellence.

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Mass General Brigham is an integrated academic health care system, uniting great minds to solve the hardest problems in medicine for our communities and the world. Mass General Brigham connects a full continuum of care across a system of academic medical centers, community and...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
HQSomerville, Massachusetts

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