Registered Nurse (RN) - Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Newton-Wellesley Hospital
Newton, MA
3x12 hrs

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, preferred. Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting. Critical Care experience preferred. Telemetry experience preferred. CPR Training required within first 3 months of employment. Evidence of continued education and professional development. Certification or advanced training in specialty area preferred. Telemetry training required within the first year of employment. Job Knowledge and Skills Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills required. Telemetry experience preferred. Education and Experience Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required. Bachelor degree in nursing, preferred. Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting. 1 year Med/Surg experience r equired, unless otherwise noted in job posting. C ritical care experience preferred. Expected to train to fill step down role within 1st 6 months. Training Certifications and/or Registrations CPR Training required within first 3 months of employment. Evidence of continued education and professional development. Certification or advanced training in specialty area preferred. Telemetry training required within the first year of employment. Physical Environment: The RN works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. Caring for patients also involves exposure to human waste and other unpleasant elements. Other duties may include general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc. RN's may work with angry, agitated, and combative patients. Physical Standards of Job Description: - Constantly – 75% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity - Frequently – 25% to 75% or more of the worker'stime is spent in this activity - Occasionally – 5% to 25% or more of the worker's time is spent in this activity - Rarely – under 5% or more of the worker's time is spent in the activity - N/A – not applicable Basic activity being performed C F O R N/A Comments Walking X Device Clinic RN 10% Standing X Device Clinic RN 10% _Pt care Sitting with back support X Device Clinic RN 65% w/ Back support, 5% without without back support X Reaching Overhead X Forward X Lateral X Low X Stooping X Bending at waist X Crouching X Bending at knees X Kneeling X Climbing X Crawling X Twisting X Balance X Pushing Tasks by weight 5 lbs X 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Pulling Tasks by weight 5 lbs 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Lifting Tasks by weight 5 lbs X 5-15 lbs X 15-40 lbs X 40-75 lbs X 75-100 lbs X Sensory Requirements Yes No Comments Visual Activity Close paper work X CRT used X Color vision required X Visual monotony X Hearing Activity Conversation X Monitoring Equipment X Telephone X Transcription X Background Noise X Sensory Discrimination Hot/Cold X Sharp/Dull X The above is intended to describe the general contents and requirements of work being performed by people assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or skills of personnel so classified. Newton-Wellesley Hospital (NWH) is proud to announce that we have once again been ranked among the top ten hospitals in Massachusetts by U. S. News & World Report as part of its hospital rankings. Nursing at Mass General Brigham is known for our excellent clinical practice and for keeping patients and their families at the center of all we do. We provide compassionate patient care in an environment that reflects excellence in professional practice. You belong at Newton-Wellesley Hospital, where your talent is valued, your professional growth is honored, and where your career will thrive in one of the country’s best academic community hospitals. We hear it over and over again. People love working at Newton-Wellesley Hospital because of the strong sense of belonging they experience here. Come join our exceptional team and make a difference! We have several openings in our Cardiac step-down unit (Usen 4) and would love to talk to you about our current RN positions. The Registered Nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care. The ideal candidates will have the following background: Current Massachusetts RN license required. Strong interpersonal communication, problem solving, and conflict management skills required. Telemetry experience preferred.

Recruiter: Gould, Randi E