Registered Nurse - Cardiac Unit

Mass General Brigham•Cambridge, MA

2d•$38 - $83•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides patient care according to the philosophy and standards of the Department of Nursing. The role uses appropriate clinical skills to integrate and implement the nursing process with each patient’s plan of care, and serves as a clinical resource by providing direction and support focused on team goals and patient-driven outcomes. The nurse works within role expectations, delegates duties when required, and provides appropriate supervision. Spaulding Rehabilitation is a specialty rehabilitation hospital in downtown Cambridge and a member of Mass General Brigham. It provides care for patients with complex medical and rehabilitation needs, including brain injury, cardiac, ventilation, complex medical, and acute rehabilitation needs. The position is onsite at 1575 Cambridge Street, scheduled for 36 hours per week on the night shift. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered to RNs with at least two years of RN experience. The stated hourly pay range is $37.76–$82.96. The employer describes additional compensation and benefits as potentially including differentials, premiums, bonuses, recognition programs, and career advancement opportunities.

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 working with a diverse population.
Ability to work independently and be self-directed while contributing as a team member.
Ability to anticipate challenges and develop and implement strategies to address them.
High level of service delivery.
Initiative, ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing situations.
Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Complete nursing assessments accurately and promptly in accordance with practice standards.
Develop and implement a plan of care that reflects the patient’s 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 and nursing policies and procedures.
Transcribe or acknowledge doctors’ orders as needed and carry them out 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 disabilities, medications, and discharge preparation to help patients and families develop 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 the organization’s values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
Delegate duties to other caregivers as required and provide appropriate supervision.