RN - Cardiac ICU - MGH
About The Position
The RN works in Ellison 9 Cardiac ICU, a patient- and family-centered 16-bed adult unit serving critically ill cardiac ICU 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 provided safely and competently, provides individualized care, and evaluates nursing care for groups of patients. The role involves 36 hours per week, split equally between day and night shifts, with weekend and holiday requirements. The position is onsite at 267 Charles Street.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing is preferred.
- 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 to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledge of care required by the respective age groups receiving care.
- 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
- Previous ICU experience.
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 assess patients to 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.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
