RN - Cardiac ICU - MGH

Mass General Brigham•Boston, MA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The RN works in Ellison 9 Cardiac ICU, a patient- and family-centered 16-bed adult unit caring for critically ill cardiac patients. Common diagnoses and interventions include hemodynamic monitoring, intra-aortic balloon counterpulsation, ventricular assist devices, CVVH, hypothermia after cardiac arrest, recovery from coronary procedures including percutaneous aortic and mitral valve replacement, acute myocardial infarction complicated by cardiogenic shock, arrhythmias, congestive heart failure, respiratory failure, and multiple organ dysfunction or failure. The nurse interprets the plan of medical care, assesses patients and makes clinical decisions regarding nursing care, ensures care is delivered safely and competently, provides individualized nursing care, and evaluates care for groups of patients. This position requires patient care. The schedule is 36 hours per week, split 50/50 between day and night shifts, with weekend and holiday requirements. The role is onsite at 267 Charles Street.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; experience cannot be substituted for a degree.
Massachusetts Registered Nurse license required.
At least 2 years of experience in an acute environment.
Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing and patient care and treatment.
Knowledge of care required by the age groups for which care is 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 in Nursing preferred.
Previous ICU experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
Administer medications 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.
Interpret the plan of medical care and make clinical decisions regarding nursing care.
Ensure nursing care is provided safely and competently.
Provide individualized nursing care and evaluate care for groups of patients.