A per diem staff nurse in the Echocardiography Laboratory at MGH is a Registered Nurse responsible for assuring proficient, conscientious nursing care of patients and families during Trans-Thoracic Echocardiograms as well as assist regular Echo Nurses as needed with patient care prior to and following Trans-Esophageal and Stress Echocardiograms. Rotation between Outpatient and Inpatient setting.
Responsibilities:
- Airway assessment and initial management of a compromised patient (i.e. acute respiratory failure).
- Accurately identifies arrhythmias and interprets 12 lead ECG’s and is aware of when additional/adjunct resources are needed.
- Recognizes emergency situations and demonstrates the ability to respond appropriately, including the ability to implement and direct initial cardiac resuscitative efforts.
- Assists in evaluation and management of acute patient issues that arise in the lab.
- Maintains open lines of communication with other Lab staff as well as with nursing staff on the patient care units, thus providing a collaborative relationship between the patient care units and the lab.
- Effectively provides accurate patient status report to appropriate staff caring for patient, both in the lab and with the patient’s care-unit/team members.
- Performs agitated saline contrast and/or LVO administration for echocardiography.
- Educates patients about echocardiograms and documents relevant information in patient’s chart.
- Manages unexpected situations and multiple competing priorities in a flexible and adaptable manner and appropriately and effectively prioritizes and delegates responsibilities as needed.
- Critically evaluates own decision making and judgments. Learns, adapts, and improves own nursing practice based on evaluations of nursing performance and feedback.
- Values and develops collaborative relationships with patients and families
- Teaches and coordinates with all personnel.
- Demonstrates a spirit of inquiry as it relates to echocardiography nursing.
- Promotes the development of collaborative relationships with colleagues and peers by communicating in a constructive manner.
- Values the complementary contribution to a positive and successful patient outcome from all staff groups within the Echo department.
- Provides input to the Unit Operations Manager regarding unit needs.
- Participates in unit and departmental committees for formulation of nursing hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains holding area environment, and uses resources to achieve cleanliness, adequate supplies, properly functioning equipment, etc.
- Assists with narcotic count in echo department.
- Identifies own learning needs and goals and develops a plan to meet them.
- Develops and maintains professional practice through continuing educational programs and appropriate learning experiences.
- Contributes to relevant committees, professional meetings, and continuing education programs
- Clinical competence in advanced cardiovascular pathophysiology and cardiovascular systems.
- Advanced knowledge of assessing, implementing care and evaluating chronic and acutely ill cardiac patients.
- Cares for a multi-diverse patient population; is accepting of beliefs and customs and incorporates into patient’s care as appropriate.
- Possesses outstanding clinical skills, judgment, and experience in adult medicine, with a cardiovascular focus.
We offer a variety a comprehensive benefits packages to eligible employees such as:
- Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous paid time off
- Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
- Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan
- Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.
You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients' lives. You can make a difference. We are looking for dedicated RN like you to be a part of our team.
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.
Current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
BLS Certification required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Minimum 2 years RN experience with advanced knowledge of cardiac/telemetry required.
IV knowledge required.
Current Massachusetts licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
BLS Certification required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing required.
Minimum 2 years RN experience with advanced knowledge of cardiac/telemetry required.
IV knowledge required.
Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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