Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit

Mass General Brigham • Cambridge, MA

1d • $38 - $83 • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care according to the Department of Nursing’s philosophy and standards. The nurse uses appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with each patient’s plan of care, serves as a clinical resource for patients, and supports team goals and patient-driven outcomes. The role includes delegating duties to other caregivers and providing appropriate supervision.

The nurse works collaboratively with other care team members to assess patient needs, develop and implement care plans, evaluate and modify nursing care, administer medications safely, and ensure accurate documentation. The nurse also assesses and addresses patient education needs related to disease processes, disability, medications, and discharge preparation, while mentoring and teaching healthcare team members as needed. Participation in team meetings and completion of additional department, organization, or network activities are also expected. The position is onsite at 1575 Cambridge Street, has 36 scheduled hours per week, and is designated as a day shift. The role requires maintaining a variable schedule to meet department needs, including evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and travel.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Current license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration as a Registered Nurse.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Effective verbal, electronic, and written communication skills in English.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to maintain a variable work schedule to meet department needs, including evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and travel.

Nice To Haves

• Baccalaureate degree in Nursing.
• Microsoft Office application skills and ability to learn new software.
• Highly developed communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to work independently, be self-directed, and contribute as a team member.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and develop and implement strategies to address them.
• High level of service delivery, initiative, work prioritization, deadline management, and adaptability to changing situations.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Complete nursing assessments accurately and promptly according to practice standards.
• Develop and implement plans of care that reflect patient needs and goals.
• Provide, evaluate, and modify nursing care to achieve goals and objectives.
• Complete patient care documentation according to established standards.
• Administer medications safely and according to professional standards, policies, and procedures.
• Transcribe or acknowledge doctors’ orders as needed and carry out orders as directed.
• Coordinate nursing care activities with other care team members to help achieve patient goals.
• Assess patient education needs and provide education about disease processes, underlying disability, medications, and discharge preparation to support patient and family self-care skills.
• Mentor and teach healthcare team members as needed.
• Participate actively in team conferences and meetings to achieve stated goals.
• Complete additional department, organization, or network activities according to established objectives.
• Uphold PCC Organizational Values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
• Serve as a clinical resource for patients, providing direction and support focused on team goals and patient-driven outcomes.
• Delegate duties to other caregivers as required and provide appropriate supervision.
• Maintain a variable work schedule to meet department needs, including evenings, nights, holidays, weekends, and travel.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay.
• Comprehensive benefits.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
• Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree