RN - Cardiac Surgery Step Down – MGH

About the role

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.

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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• One year of cardiac surgery nursing experience strongly preferred
• Registered Nurse [RN - MA License]

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required
• Experience: Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
• Knowledge: Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Skills: Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Abilities: Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information; excellent verbal and communication skills; ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Skills

• Familiarity with medical terminology.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

At Mass General Brigham, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth.

Pay

$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly

Schedule

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