Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit - $35 per hour New

Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit for a nursing job in Everett, Massachusetts.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Duration: Ongoing
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Staff

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

To qualify you must have: - Education: Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts. For newly licensed nurses a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing is required. - Experience: Current cardiovascular nursing experience preferred. - Other: Membership in professional organizations is recommended and certification in a specialty area is encouraged. - Able to work weekend rotation per the MNA contract Brigham and Women’s Hospital I CARE Standards The I CARE Standards guide me in my interactions with patients, family members, visitors, colleagues, and neighbors in my workplace and surrounding community to optimize the Brigham experience and help fulfill my role in our mission of providing seamless, high quality patient and family centered care. C. I will Communicate my commitment to high quality performance A. I will Appear and act as a professional R. I will Respect all individuals E. I will Extend myself Excellent Care to Patients and Families • The Best Staff • In the Safest Environment STAFF NURSE / 36 HOURS / ROTATING / BWH CARDIOLOGY AND VASCULAR STEP-DOWN DIVISION Nursing at Brigham and Women’s Hospital is known for their excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all they do. We understand that great care is shaped by relationships with patients and their families. That’s why we’re committed to knowing our patients on a deeper level — not just as patients, but as individuals — to ensure that they, and their families, feel known and cared for. At BWH, we proudly work together with a spirit of inquiry and a deep commitment to providing the highest quality, evidence-informed and theory-guided care in an inclusive environment. We work each day to achieve our vision — to provide excellent care to patients and families, with the best staff, in the safest environment. Just as we have been able to reinvent health care, we have also transformed health care careers. Whether measured in terms of lives saved, awards earned, or the personal satisfaction of stretching your talents – a career with BWH is unlike any other in the health care field. Here you'll find a workplace where collaboration and teamwork are the norm, not the exception – physicians, nurses, technicians, staff and management form a close-knit bond, based on mutual respect and devotion to our patients. If you want an enormously fulfilling career, there’s no better place to be. Brigham and Women’s Hospital, an affiliate of Mass General Brigham, is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe in equal access to quality care, employment and advancement opportunities encompassing the full spectrum of human diversity: race, gender, sexual orientation, ability, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other forms of human presence and expression that make us better able to provide innovative and cutting-edge healthcare and research. The Staff Nurse will be responsible for: - Providing care for patients in the Cardiovascular Intermediate Surgical Float Pool - Working collaboratively to provide excellent care to patients and families in the safest environment. - CLINICAL PRACTICE A. Organization of Patient Care 1. A ccountable for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating a plan of care for a specific patient assignment. 2. S ets priorities when organizing care for patients with varying acuity. 3. M aintain continuity through clear and concise (verbal and written) communication. 4. D emonstrates appropriate knowledge of growth and development of the adult and geriatric patient. In areas, such as the NICU and Obstetrics the principals of growth and development are applicable to the neonate. B. Quality of Care 1. D ocuments patient care in a manner that is clear, complete, concise and in compliance with nursing documentation standards. 2. D evelops a comprehensive plan of care based on data from an initial assessment of patient and family, information from other members of the health care team, intra-agency referral and previous medical records. 3. D evelops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources and documents according to the department’s documentation standards. 4. D evelops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals including community resources. 5. E valuates the effectiveness of the plan of care, and documents progress in meeting stated goals. Revises plan of care as needed to achieve desired outcomes. 6. P articipates actively in the unit-based and organizational quality management and/or quality improvement programs. 7. P rovides a safe environment for patients, staff, family and visitors. 8. A dministers medication safely according to established policies and procedures. 9. P erforms nursing procedures safely and efficiently. 10. U ses equipment safely and efficiently. 11. D emonstrates awareness of potential/actual risks of infection and modes of transmission. 12. U tilizes universal precautions in nursing practice. C. Coordination/Collaboration 1. I nteracts with patients, families, and colleagues in a professional manner. 2. C ollaborates with other discipline(s). 3. D evelops, utilizes and evaluates unit-specific standards of care. 4. U pholds the A.N. A. code of ethics and acts as a role model to other staff members. 5. P articipates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the unit. 6. P articipates in determining goals and objectives in the periodic review and evaluation. 7. S erves on unit-based and organizational committees and disseminates information to peers. D. Education 1. A ssumes responsibility for personal and professional growth through identification of own learning needs. 2. S hares knowledge and experience with colleagues. 3. P articipates in unit-based and organizational educational programs. 4. S eeks and accepts guidance for additional learning needs. E. Research 1. U tilizes nursing research findings in clinical practice. 2. C ontributes to nursing and/or medical research endeavors by supporting investigators. F. Budget 1. U tilizes time and materials in an effective and economical manner. 2. P rovides suggestions which support the delivery of cost-effective health care. 3. A ssesses patient's acuity accurately when making decisions regarding staffing, transfers and assignments. 4. D emonstrates awareness of the need to manage within established budgetary boundaries. G. Personnel 1. P articipates in the orientation of new staff members, students and others as appropriate. 2. P rovides input into the clinical evaluation of other staff, as appropriate. 3. A ssumes responsibility for the unit in the absence of leadership personnel. 4. A dheres to hospital and nursing policies and aids in their interpretation to others. 5. R ecommends change in policies and procedures through appropriate channels. 6. P articipates in the cooperative effort and peer support required for the smooth running of the unit, e.g., flexibility in relation to patient assignments, shift assignment, or work schedule.

Recruiter: Nocera, Sean

Mass General Brigham Job ID #3​3​1​3​1​2​8. Posted job title: Cardiology And Vascular Step-Down Division Nurse

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Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs