Job Details: RN - Cardiovascular Specialty

Company: Northeast Hospitals – The Hospitals of Northeast Health Systems are part of a well established healthcare organization that serves Northeastern Massachusetts and is founded on the principles of Quality, Caring and Community.

Description: The Hospitals of Northeast Health Systems is seeking RN - Cardiovascular Specialty!
JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Hospitals of Northeast Health Systems are part of a well established healthcare organization that serves Northeastern Massachusetts and is founded on the principles of Quality, Caring and Community. The numerous organizations that represent Northeast Health Systems link together to form a constellation of select healthcare and human services. Addison Gilbert Hospital and Beverly Hospital alone, have been caring for the residents and visitors on the Northshore for more than 100 years. While we have been expanding the number of physicians and the types of services we offer, we have continued to provide the highest quality of care expected from our community.

- BSN is preferred
- ACLS preferred
- BCLS Preferred
- Current state license is required
- Customer Service skills are required
- Experience is preferred

Assumes responsibility for monitoring of quality patient care in the Cardiovascular Interventional Center and Radiology Department.

*Demonstrates a commitment to evidence-based practice and performs in accordance with the philosophy, established policies procedures, and standards of the Nursing Division, Cardiovascular Department and the Hospital.
*Assess, plans, implements, supports and evaluates care of the Cardiovascular patient from admission to discharge, following approved algorithms of care.
*Readily participates with peers and other team members with all procedures to be performed in the Cardiovascular Suite.
*Rotates to all specialties in that Suite.
*Develops and carries out a nursing care plan for each patient in the suite and participates in its implementation.
*Responsible to direct, assign, evaluate and supervise ancillary staff team members who support the Cardiovascular Intervention Center. Interviews and recommends candidates for hiring, terminating, transferring and promotions of staff.
*Is able to effectively manage team work concept. Remains flexible in response to changes.
*Participates in the data collection in the Cardiovascular Suite to meet regulatory and registry measures. Participates in the Performance Improvement process for the PCI program and others. Actively uses and analyzes information, making recommendations related to quality patient care, processes to enhance care. Responsible for tracking and reporting established outcome measures.
*Participates in the coordination and communication of quality information for the Cardiovascular Suite in collaboration with the Nurse Manager and Administrative Director.
*Rotates to all services in the Cardiovascular Suite including Cardiac Cath, EPS, Interventional Radiology, Endovascular Surgery, Ablation, Pre and Post Care, and Radiology. Works closely with all department members and the medical staff to insure quality patient care.
*Monitors and medicates patients for procedures and ensures patient safety.

Education/Experience:
*Cardiovascular specific clinical experience preferred.
*Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
*Previous ICU/CCU experience preferred
*Background with Moderate Sedation preferred

JOB REQUIREMENTS:
*Proficiency in BLS and ACLS preferred
*Procedural based experience such as OR, Cath Lab or Angio highly preferred.
*Strong communication skills both oral and written required

Certification/License:
*Current MA RN Licensure
*Current BLS card
*Current ACLS card

Our benefits programs offer a wide variety of options to meet the diverse needs of our employee population. You'll find health, dental, vision, and life and disability insurance plan options, a voluntary 403(b) plan, a company funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Flexible Spending Accounts, paid time off, on-site childcare/pre-school programs, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement and education assistance, discounted auto and home owner's insurance as well as the purchase of US savings bonds, Weight Watchers at work, health club memberships, and on-site financial and retirement educational programs -- all to keep you in great physical and financial shape. Our Concierge Program provides savings on phone service providers, car rentals, computers and auto purchases as well as participation in Mass Buying Power program. And to top it off, Northeast Hospitals enables you to enjoy a host of leisure time activities, including discounts at movie theaters and professional sporting events, ski passes, and amusement and water parks, all at affordable savings.

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Posting Date: Sep 25 08