RN, Cardiac Surgical Step down - MGH
About The Position
Join Ellison 8, a specialized 36 bed cardiac surgical step-down unit caring for adult patients recovering from some of the most advanced heart procedures available. This role offers experienced RNs the opportunity to care for patients with complex cardiac conditions, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, aortic disease, and congenital heart disease, following procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting, valve replacement, heart transplantation, and ventricular assist device (VAD) placement. Nurses on Ellison 8 play a critical role in both recovery and education, partnering with patients and families to promote cardiac risk factor modification and support long term heart health in a highly collaborative, patient focused environment.
Requirements
- Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
- Registered Nurse RN - MA License
- 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
- BSN strongly preferred
- One year of cardiac surgery nursing experience strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- 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
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
