Nursing Practice Specialist - Cardiac ICU - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Ellison 9 Cardiac ICU is a patient and family centered 16 bed adult unit serving critically ill cardiac ICU patients. The most common diagnoses and/or interventions are: hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon counter pulsation, ventricular assist devices, CVVH, hypothermia after cardiac arrest, recovery from coronary procedures, including percutaneous aortic and mitral valve replacement, recovery from acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure and/or multiple organ dysfunction/failure. A multi-disciplinary team approach is focused on the psychosocial and emotional support of the patients and their families. We work each day to achieve our vision: to provide excellent, quality care to patients and families that is supported by a highly skilled and compassionate team in the safest environment. Responsible for developing educational programs, clinical decision-making, management of quality outcomes, and participation in research activities. Provide patient care in the clinical environment, health promotion, disease prevention, health education, and patient and family counseling activities.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Nursing required
Master's Degree Nursing required
MA Registered Nurse State License required
Demonstrated expertise in caring for critically ill cardiac surgery and medical cardiac ICU patients, with experience leading evidence-based practice, quality improvement, staff education, and interdisciplinary collaboration in a complex academic critical care environment
Clinical nursing experience 3-5 years required
In-depth knowledge of clinical nursing care practices and principles.
Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills.
Proficiency in developing and implementing evidence-based care plans.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams, patients, and families.
Leadership abilities to provide guidance, mentorship, and education to nursing staff.
Ability to stay updated on the latest advancements in nursing skills and patient care through continuous learning and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Nurse Specialist State License preferred
Clinical education experience 2-3 years preferred
Nursing leadership experience 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

Provides expert-level consultation and advises clinical staff on the formulation of diagnoses and treatment plans for patients and families.
Plans and delivers relevant staff and patient education to nurses and other members of the health care team on matters regarding plan of care for patient and family.
Actively participates in research and evidence-based practice activities that will positively affect patient care outcomes.
Provide health care services to patients.
Forming a diagnosis and management and treatment of illness and disease.