Registered Nurse, Cardiology Clinical Support, 32 Hours (Days)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The registered nurse, adheres to the rules and regulations of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. is primarily responsible for professional performance and direct patient care.  The role encompasses nursing assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, evaluation, and coordination of care for patients and their families across the health care continuum.  The registered nurse is accountable for clinical, educational, quality and fiscal patient care outcomes using the model of care designed by the nursing department and in accordance with established agency policies, procedures, protocols, guidelines and standards of practice.

Position: Registered Nurse

Department: Cardiology Clinical Support

Schedule: 32 Hours (Days), 8- 4hr days

The Cardiac Rehabilitation Nurse is an integral member of a multidisciplinary team of specialists that foster healthy lifestyle and medical management to reduce future heart disease risk, and return patients to an active life following cardiac interventional procedures or heart surgery.  The BMC Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a nationally recognized leader in cardiovascular risk management. On a limited basis, the nurse will also support the technical aspects of resting and stress echocardiographic procedures.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• Nursing degree: Diploma, ASN or BSN (preferred), Ability to obtain BSN within 4 years

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Registration and current RN licensure in the state of MA in good standing required.

Requires current basic life support (BLS) & Advanced Cardiac Life support (ACLS) certifications.

Additional certifications may be required for certain practice areas

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Competent in evaluation of patients with cardiovascular conditions including coronary artery disease, heart failure, valve disease, rhythm disorders

• Competent in ECG recording and interpretation; rhythm evaluation

• Competent in intravenous line placement and use of i-med infusion pump

• Working knowledge of cardiovascular medications and side effects

• Working knowledge of cardiovascular risk factors and lifestyle interventions to modify risk

• Medication reconciliation and medication teaching

• Working knowledge of diabetic teaching

• Basic computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enters, and interpret computerized data/information.

• Effective interpersonal skills to facilitate communication with various members of the health care team, patients, and families.

• Organizational skills to set priorities and efficiently complete assigned work.
  Multilingual skills (beyond that of English) in languages appropriate to the patient populations served by the medical center preferred.

• Relevant clinical experience and/or specialty, certification required for certain practice areas, e.g., enterstomal therapy, epidemiology, peri-operative areas.

• Analytical ability to solve clinical nursing issues and conduct quality improvement research utilization projects.

• Ability to effectively delegate appropriate patient care activities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills appropriate to the patient populations served.
  Physical ability to meet the core job responsibilities in accordance with practice setting demands for the patient populations regularly served.

• Ability to effectively manage stress due to critical issues related to patient care, changing organizational climate and personnel issues.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans