About this role
Mass General Brigham supports patient care, research, teaching, and community service as a not-for-profit organization. The Registered Nurse in Cardiac Surgery ICU plans and provides patient care for assigned patients per Nursing Standards of Care. This professional role demands initiative, knowledge, and clinical skills for complex patient needs.
The Registered Nurse assumes full responsibility for assessment, plan, implementation, and evaluation of patient care. They effectively manage patients by demonstrating the ability to handle complex cases in the ICU setting. Direct accountability is to a designated nurse manager or supervisor.
Join high-performing teams at Brigham and Women's Hospital that drive groundbreaking medical discoveries. Experience collaboration with doctors, nurses, researchers, and other professionals striving for exceptional care. All applicants are invited to contribute to this mission.
This onsite role offers 36 scheduled weekly hours on variable night shifts at 70 Francis Street. Regular employee status includes comprehensive compensation factors like skills and experience. Talent Acquisition provides details on potential package including benefits and growth opportunities.
Requirements
- Massachusetts Registered Nurse required
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing required; experience in lieu accepted
- Prior ICU experience required
- Cardiac surgery, heart transplant, VAD, CVVH, IABP, Impella, ECMO experience preferred
- Evidence of basic analytic thinking to care for a group of patients
- Observational skills and ability to set priorities
- Ability to function under stress
- Effective skills in teamwork, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management
Responsibilities
- Plan and provide patient care for assigned patients in accordance with Nursing Standards of Care
- Assume full responsibility for the assessment, plan, implementation and evaluation of patient care
- Demonstrate initiative, knowledge and clinical skills in caring for patients with complex needs
- Effectively manage patients in the Cardiac Surgery ICU
- Care for post-cardiac surgery patients requiring specialized monitoring
- Manage patients on mechanical support including VAD, IABP, Impella and ECMO
- Support heart transplant and CVVH patients as needed
Benefits
- Differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable
- Career advancement opportunities
- Recognition programs for contributions
- Support for professional growth
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