RN - Telemetry

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Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc.

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Cooley Dickinson is the hospital for nurses to learn, grow and accelerate their career. We are seeking professionals who are committed to the highest quality patient care and will contribute to our on-going pursuit of excellence. Our Nurse Residency Program and Specialty-specific orientation programs provide our new nurses with increased clinical support and education during orientation.

With energy and purpose, Cooley Dickinson Health Care, a member of the Mass General Brigham system, is advancing health care in western Massachusetts, and has been since 1886. Our network employs more than 2,000 medical professionals and support staff, at our main Hospital campus in Northampton and additional locations in twelve towns throughout the Pioneer Valley. Cooley Dickinson's VNA & Hospice is also a vital part of our network, providing home-based services throughout Hampshire and Franklin counties.

Job Summary

7p-7:30a; schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays

$5,000 Sign On Bonus payable after first 90 days for qualified external applicants

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering patient care through the nursing process of assessment, diagnosing, planning, implementation, and evaluation. The Registered Nurse directs and coordinates all nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards and collaborates with other professional disciplines to ensure effective and efficient patient care delivery and the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

The Telemetry Nurse provides care to patients with critical or life threatening illness. The Telemetry Nurse monitors and interprets rhythms, monitors patient's hemodynamic statuses, administers prescribed cardiac medications and Telemetry approved drips.

The Telemetry Nurse is expected to recognize and assist patients in shock or those with other, life threatening, complications. The Telemetry assists with emergency and elective cardio versions as well as the insertion of temporary pacemakers.

This position is part of the Massachusetts Nurses Association Bargaining Unit at Cooley Dickinson Hospital.

This position reports to the Nurse Manager/Director and operates within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures.

Qualifications

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

* Registered Nurse [RN - Massachusetts]

* Basic Life Support [BLS] certification required

* Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support [ACLS] certification required with 6 months of hire

Experience

* Critical Care or Telemetry experience preferred

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

* Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

* Standing Frequently (34-66%)

* Walking Frequently (34-66%)

* Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)

* Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

* Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs

* Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)

* Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)

* Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Balancing Frequently (34-66%)

* Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)

* Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)

* Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)

* Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Reaching Frequently (34-66%)

* Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)

* Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)

* Feeling Constantly (67-100%)

* Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)

* Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)

* Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)

* Talking Constantly (67-100%)

* Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

30 Locust Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Rotating (United States of America)

Pay Range

$42.19 - $72.88/Hourly

Grade

RN4 N33

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