About this role
The Registered Nurse in Cardiac Surgery ICU is a professional nurse registered in Massachusetts, responsible and accountable for planning and providing patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care. This role requires demonstrating initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs. The nurse effectively manages patients by assuming full responsibility for assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of care.
Mass General Brigham relies on nurses to advance patient care, research, teaching, and community service as a not-for-profit organization. High-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Join professionals including doctors, researchers, and tech experts striving for exceptional care.
The nurse reports directly to a designated nurse manager or supervisor while handling high-acuity cases typical in cardiac surgery ICU. Observational skills and priority-setting are essential amid stressful conditions. Effective application of hospital standards supports teamwork and time management in this dynamic environment.
Mass General Brigham offers career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums, bonuses, and recognition programs. These support professional growth and celebrate contributions to the mission. Applicants experience what it means to be part of innovative teams advancing healthcare.
Requirements
- Prior ICU experience required
- Cardiac surgery, heart transplant, VAD, CVVH, IABP, Impella, ECMO experience preferred
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing required
- Evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients
- Observational skills and the ability to set priorities
- Ability to function under stress
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care as set forth in the Nursing Department's Clinical Practice Manual
- Demonstrate initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for the patient with complex needs
- Assume full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients
- Support heart transplant and VAD patients
- Utilize devices including CVVH, IABP, Impella, and ECMO
Benefits
- Career advancement opportunities
- Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth
- Comprehensive benefits
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