RN - Cardiac SICU - MGH
About The Position
The Blake 8 Cardiac SICU is an 18 bed Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit that provides patient/family-centered care based on current evidence to a highly acute population requiring surgical and percutaneous interventions to manage acute coronary syndromes, valvular disease, cardiac transplantation, and congenital diseases of the heart and vessels. Advanced technologies used in support of this patient population include: ventricular assist devices, continuous renal replacement therapies, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation. The unit is supported by a leadership team that includes a Nursing Director, a Medical Director/Intensivist, as well as a dedicated Clinical Nurse Specialist. This role is 36 hours per week, with a 50/50 split between day and night shifts, and includes weekend and holiday requirements.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing required
- MA Registered Nurse License required
- Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Responsibilities
- Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care.
- Assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care.
- Assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner.
- Providing individualized nursing care.
- Evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
- Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
- Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
- Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
- Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
- Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
- Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials
- Premiums
- Bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
