Mass General Brigham·Boston, Massachusetts
Provide expert nursing care for patients with complex cardiovascular conditions and arrhythmias in a fast-paced step-down unit. Responsibilities include monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and coordinating with the healthcare team to implement patient care plans.
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Job Summary 39 hours d/n rotation
Join the exceptional team on Ellison 10, a 36-bed Cardiac Medical Stepdown Unit, where you'll care for patients with complex cardiovascular and medical conditions in a fast-paced, highly specialized environment.
As a Staff Nurse, you'll provide expert care for patients requiring cardiac monitoring, including those with arrhythmias, heart failure, unstable coronary syndromes, and vascular disorders, as well as patients recovering from coronary, peripheral, diagnostic, and interventional procedures.
Ellison 10 is recognized as the designated teaching unit for medical residents, offering a collaborative atmosphere that values clinical excellence, professional growth, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
Nurses benefit from a supportive care delivery model, 12-hour shifts, self-scheduling flexibility, and opportunities to expand their experience by working on the similar cardiac stepdown unit, Ellison 11, when staffing needs arise.
This is an outstanding opportunity to build advanced cardiac expertise while making a meaningful impact on patient care at one of the nation's leading academic medical centers.
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
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 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 RN - MA License Experience Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
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)
Work Location 267 Charles Street: Scheduled Weekly Hours 39
Employee Type Regular: Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range $41.72 - $105.65/Hourly
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Requires a Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts and an Associate's Degree in Nursing, though a BSN is strongly preferred. Candidates should have at least one year of clinical experience, with a strong preference for those with 2+ years focusing on cardiac patients.
Market context
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