Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab

Mass General Brigham•Newton, MA

1d•$41 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

Clinical care in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program requires management of patients in the recovery phase from cardiac events or diseases which include MI, PCI, CABG, valve surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, angina, and other complex varieties of heart disease. The program consists of monitored exercise, strength, yoga, meditation, and educational presentations on lifestyle modification. Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry and vital signs during exercise, group patient education, completing individualized treatment plans, physical assessment, and evaluations of patients. Must be competent in interpreting telemetry rhythms, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and responding quickly to adverse events. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department. The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma required
Registered Nurse MA State License required
3 years Critical Care experience required, occurring within the past 5 years, which may include ED, Cardiac ICU, CCU, Cardiac Surgery, or Cath Lab experience.
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification required
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Nursing strongly preferred
Previous cardiac rehab experience preferred

Responsibilities

Monitoring telemetry and vital signs during exercise
Group patient education
Completing individualized treatment plans
Physical assessment
Evaluations of patients
Interpreting telemetry rhythms
Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team
Responding quickly to adverse events
Providing direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation)
Overseeing other assigned team members