REGISTERED NURSE (RN) - INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY - $35 PER HOUR
Company: Mass General Brigham
Location: Somerville
Posted on: October 26, 2024
Job Description:
Mass General Brigham is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN)
Interventional Radiology for a nursing job in Somerville,
Massachusetts.Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Interventional Radiology
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: StaffAt 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.Registered Nurse RN GENERAL SUMMARY/ OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
The PSPU Staff Nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for
assuring competent, compassionate nursing care for specific
patients and families. Responsibilities include, but are not
limited to, pre-procedural assessment, administration of moderate
sedation, hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and
interventional procedures, and post-procedural recovery and
teaching. The staff nurse serves as a resource to support staff.
The staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the overall
nursing care management of a designated group of patients. The PSPU
staff nurse shares responsibility to ensure ancillary unit tasks
are completed appropriately and in a timely manner. They
collaborate with the Nurse Manager and members of the Patient Care
Team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.Theye also collaborate
with the patient toward efficient and effective personnel and unit
management. Principal duties and responsibilities: Provides
competent, compassionate nursing care based on scientific
principles and the use of nursing process and a primary nursing
model. 1.1 Provides and maintains a therapeutic environment for
patients and families. 1.2 Articulates the role of the PSPU staff
nurse to the patient, family and health team members. 1.3 Provides
experienced patient care throughout the entire procedural process,
from pre-procedural assessment, intra-procedure monitoring and
sedation administration, to post-procedure recovery. 1.4
Identifies, facilitates, and evaluates outcomes of nursing care for
an individual patient or group of patients, applying the nursing
process. 1.5 Coordinates involvement of the patient, family and
health team members in patient care including patient/family
teaching and discharge planning. 1.6 Documents relevant patient
information. 1.7 Communicates the plan of care and other pertinent
information to/from other health team members. 1.8 Helps define
standards of excellence forpatient care; participates in
improvement of patient care services in a cost-effective manner.
1.9 Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to deliver
direct nursing care with consideration of the aging process, human
developmental stages, and cultural patterns. 2.0 Collaborates with
other providers and directs nonprofessional nursing personnel in
maintaining recognized standards. 2.1 Teaches and directs all
nursing/non-nursing personnel for whom they are responsible. 2.2
Participates in orientation of new permanent and temporary staff
members. 2.3 Appropriately applies nursing resources. 2.4
Interprets hospital and departmental policies and procedures to
nurses and other health team members. 3.0 Participates in daily
operational activities necessary for safe patient/staff
environment. 3.1 Utilizes resources efficiently to facilitate
optimal patient care. 3.2 Rotates into the role of resource nurse
after 6 months in the department, helping to coordinate same day
and inpatient procedures. 3.3 Performs patient and health care team
phone calls along with additional calls as directed by the Nurse
Manager. 3.4 Collaborate with physicians to ensure appropriate
scheduling of same-day procedures. 3.5 Maintain and troubleshoot
all equipment a. Arrange and coordinate all equipment preventative
maintenance b. Monitor the care of equipment, instruments, and
supplies c. Handle all bronchoscope-related issues IE: transport
scopes for HLD, ensure all scopes are bar coded d. Perform cleaning
and high level disinfection (HLD) of all necessary equipment e.
Coordinate sterilization of equipment f. Monitor and maintain
emergency airway carts in the ICUs 3.6 Maintain supply inventory
list and order all supplies for the unit. Stock rooms and maintain
appropriate par levels. 3.7 Participates in unit and departmental
committees for formulation of nursing and hospital policies and
procedures. 3.8 Perform miscellaneous tasks to help maintain an
efficient workflowthroughout the unit as needed. 4.0 Maintains and
updates clinical knowledge and skills based on current nursing
education practices. 4.1 Adheres to Department of Pulmonary
requirements for required training. 4.2 Identifies own learning
needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them. 4.3 Maintains and
develops professional practice through continuing educational
programs and appropriate learning experiences. 4.4 Contributes to
relevant committees, professional meetings, continuing educational
and/or formal academic programs. Skills/abilities/competencies
required: - IV Placement - Phlebotomy/EKG - Medication
administration, including moderate sedation - Telemetry -
Pre-procedure set-up and equipment preparation - Post-procedure
patient recovery - Stocking and cleaning procedure rooms - Ordering
all supplies for the unit via Ebuy through Peoplesoft - Collection
and preparation of specimen samples. - Assists Interventional
Pulmonologist for the following procedures, including but not
limited to: - Flexible bronchoscopy w/wo biopsies and brushings -
Bronchothermoplasty - Rigid Bronchoscopy - Endobronchial laser
therapy - EBUS/Super Dimension - Photodynamic therapy - Fluoroscopy
- Thoracentesis - Chest tube placement - Percutaneous tracheotomy -
PEG placement - Tracheotomy tube exchanges - Pleurx Catheter
placement - Endobronchial valve placement - Blood Transfusion The
best candidate will embody MGH core values, should be flexible,
detail oriented, a creative problem solver, energetic, and
comfortable working both independently and in a multidisciplinary
team. Candidate will be proficient in computer usage, be very
comfortable with high tech equipment, and possess excellent
interpersonal written and verbal communication skills. Hours:
4:10-hour day shifts, rotating schedule. Requires occasional
overtime and 1-2 weekend per month on-call status LICENSES,
CERTIFICATIONS, and/or REGISTRATIONS : - Current Massachusetts
licensure as a registered nurse. BSN required. - Current Basic Life
Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
certifications. - 2-3 years ICU, critical care, ED, or procedural
experience required. - Demonstrates clinical competence in the area
of nursing practice predominant on the unit. Good clinical
background in pulmonology preferred. - Completes competencies for
Critical Care Orientation including successful completion of
conscious sedation program administered by the Department of
Anesthesia. Working conditions: Hospital procedural setting with
both inpatient and outpatient volume Exposure to some radiation
during fluoroscopy procedures Exposure to blood, waste products,
and contagious diseases Fast-paced, high-acuity patient care
environment Risk of needle sticks Risk of exposure to airborne
diseases (ie tuberculosis) Reasons to Choose MGH - Massachusetts
General Hospital is the #1 hospital in New England based on U.S.
News Best Hospitals for 2023-2024 - Collaborate with the providers
in medicine to provide quality care to our patients - Lucrative
benefits and generous paid time off About Mass General Hospital
Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides
the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical
research and education, and we are committed to delivering our
employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. Our culture is
one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by
working together, we can achieve great things. We are also
committed to delivering our employees with a work-life balance that
allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you
are looking for a challenging and exciting career in medicine, then
Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of
career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your
interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be
sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work. Recruiter:
DeBarros, Maggie Mass General Brigham Job ID #3304076. Posted job
title: Staff Nurse, Interventional PulmonaryAbout Mass General
BrighamJoin the Mass General Brigham teamLearn from others and be
inspired. Work hard to solve for unknowns. Chase solutions. Be a
part of something greater.At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes
a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our
mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to
dedicated researchers and systems analysts.We're helping patients
get the best care possible by working on digital health experience,
analyzing big data to streamline the delivery of care, and reaching
out to medically complex patients to better understand their needs.
Together, we're connecting premier hospitals and health
professionals to help serve patients and communities with
high-quality, safe, and accessible care.Mass General Brigham
provides a welcoming environment to employees, patients, and
families of diverse cultures, ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles,
and physical abilities.Our hospitals are consistently ranked as top
hospitals by U.S. World News Report.Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
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