Registered Nurse Heart & Vascular Unit
About The Position
Baystate Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to join the 34-bed acute care cardiovascular telemetry Heart and Vascular Unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield, Massachusetts. The unit provides care for post-operative cardiac surgery, TAVR, vascular surgery, and other cardiac post-procedural patients. The role involves delivering patient-centered care and collaborating with a specialized healthcare team. The Registered Nurse is accountable for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating each patient's plan of care. The nurse must maintain current clinical knowledge and technical skills, comply with applicable regulatory and accreditation standards, and hold an active Massachusetts RN license. This is a part-time day-shift position, 24 hours, with every-other-weekend and rotating-holiday requirements.
Requirements
- Successfully pass the Board of Registration in Nursing examination and hold a Massachusetts RN license.
- Current American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR certification (Basic Life Support).
- Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; the posting also lists a Diploma in Nursing as required.
- At least 1 year of RN experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide care that meets expected standards and considers patients' physical, psychosocial, cultural, educational, spiritual, safety, and age-related needs.
- Assume responsibility and accountability for decisions related to patient assessment, care planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Provide direct patient care and collaborate with other healthcare team members.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills in technical procedures relevant to the nursing specialty.
- Comply with regulations and standards established by regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, including local Health New England plans, depending on eligibility.
- Tuition assistance, continuing education units (CEUs), and professional development opportunities.
- Clinical advancement, leadership development, and internal career opportunities.
- Career options across Baystate Health hospitals, practices, and services throughout western Massachusetts.
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Generous paid time off for eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
Associate degree
