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Registered Nurse - Cardiac Rehab

Clinical care in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program requires management of patients in the recovery phase from cardiac events or diseases which include MI, PCI, CABG, valve surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, angina, and other complex varieties of heart disease.

Posted Oct 12

Shift and hours
8-⁠hour shifts · Monday - Friday · day shift 5 x 8s, Monday - Friday Work Shift Day (United States of America)40 scheduled weekly hours
Unit and setting
Cardiac Rehabilitation program management of patients in the recovery phase from cardiac events or diseases which include MI, PCI, CABG, valve surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, angina
License
RN license Registered Nurse MA State License requiredRegistered Nurse MA State License
Term
Permanent

Do you qualify?

License
Registered Nurse MA State License Registered Nurse MA State License required Check your license
Certification
BCLS Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required.
Certification
ACLS
Education
Nursing Diploma Nursing Diploma required
Experience
3 years critical care experience within past 5 years 3 years Critical Care experience required, occurring within the past 5 years, which may include ED, Cardiac ICU, CCU, Cardiac Surgery, or Cath Lab experience.
Also asks
no experience in lieu of a degree Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? -No

Preferred

Education
Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Bachelor's Degree Nursing strongly preferred
Experience
cardiac rehab experience Previous cardiac rehab experience preferred.

What it pays

Against similar roles
Massachusetts staff median is $54/hrMassachusetts staff postings that state pay run $34/hr to $74/hr, the middle half $41/hr to $68/hr, across 1,268 postings. This posting's $41/hr to $100/hr is wider than that, so where you land depends on the offer.
Extra pay
differentials, premiums and bonuses differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicableas applicable
Pay reviews
base pay estimated from minimum job qualifications The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications
Pay reviews
offer reflects skills, relevant experience, education, certifications and other essential factors any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors

Benefits

  • Benefitscomprehensive benefitswe offer comprehensive benefits
  • career advancement opportunities
  • recognition programs

The role and schedule

Patients
recovery-phase cardiac patients (MI, PCI, CABG, valve surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, angina) management of patients in the recovery phase from cardiac events or diseases which include MI, PCI, CABG, valve surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, angina
Day to day
monitoring telemetry and vital signs during exercise monitoring telemetry and vital signs during exercise
Day to day
interpreting telemetry rhythms Must be competent in interpreting telemetry rhythms
Day to day
group patient education group patient education
Day to day
completing individualized treatment plans completing individualized treatment plans
Day to day
physical assessment physical assessment
Day to day
evaluations of patients evaluations of patients
Day to day
responding quickly to adverse events responding quickly to adverse events
Day to day
provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process
Day to day
oversees other assigned team members Oversees other assigned team members
Day to day
collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care
Hours stated
5 x 8s, Monday - Friday
Weekends
No weekends
Details
standing frequently (34-66%) Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Details
lifting frequently (34-66%), 35lbs+ with assisted device Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)

The workplace

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Worth asking

  • Can you walk me through differentials?
  • What should I expect for holiday, call, and rotation?
More questions to ask
  • What orientation, preceptor time, and ongoing unit support are included?
  • How are patient load, floating, and staffing support handled day to day?
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Your fit

On your path

Cardiac is a specialty you move into. Start on tele or stepdown; cath lab and CVICU usually come later.

Original listing

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Site: Newton-Wellesley Hospital

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.

Job Summary

Clinical care in the Cardiac Rehabilitation program requires management of patients in the recovery phase from cardiac events or diseases which include MI, PCI, CABG, valve surgery, heart failure, heart transplant, angina, and other complex varieties of heart disease. The program consists of monitored exercise, strength, yoga, meditation, and educational presentations on lifestyle modification. Responsibilities include monitoring telemetry and vital signs during exercise, group patient education, completing individualized treatment plans, physical assessment, and evaluations of patients.

Must be competent in interpreting telemetry rhythms, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, and responding quickly to adverse events. Must be flexible to meet the needs of the department.

The registered nurse renders highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The registered nurse provides direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation). Oversees other assigned team members and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population specific care in accordance with the BORN regulations and professional standards of care.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

5 x 8s, Monday - Friday

Qualifications Education

  • Nursing Diploma required
  • Bachelor's Degree Nursing strongly preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

  • No

Licenses and Credentials

  • Registered Nurse MA State License required

Experience

  • 3 years Critical Care experience required, occurring within the past 5 years, which may include ED, Cardiac ICU, CCU, Cardiac Surgery, or Cath Lab experience.
  • Previous cardiac rehab experience preferred.
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications 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 2014 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours 40

Employee Type Regular

Work Shift Day (United States of America)

Pay Range $41.38 - $100.00/Hourly

Grade RN2600

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications; however, it does not encompass all elements contributing to your total compensation package.

In addition to competitive base pay, we offer comprehensive benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable and recognition programs designed to celebrate your contributions and support your professional growth. We invite you to apply, and our Talent Acquisition team will provide an overview of your potential compensation and benefits package.

EEO Statement

4100 Newton-Wellesley Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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What's around it?

In Newton, MA

Newton, MAFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 8% above the US average

Median rent
$2,370/mo
Household income
$190,304/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

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