• Job Description

  Req#: RQ4020831
  Site: 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.
  
  All nurses on our 32-bed Telemetry unit are ACLS Certified, and arrhythmia trained. We have 24/7 scheduled Monitor Technicians to continually monitor the patients. Our nurses work with hospitalists and cardiologists to achieve the highest quality of care.
  
  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.
  
  $2,500 Sign On Bonus payable after first 90 days for qualified external applicants
  
  7:00am-7:30pm; schedule includes rotating weekends and holidays

  
  

  Job Summary

  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

  • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required; BSN preferred
  • Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a Registered Nurse (RN) required
  • BLS certification required
  • ACLS certification required within 6 months of employment or transfer into position
  • Critical care or Telemetry experience preferred
  • Demonstrated excellent technical, interpersonal, organizational, oral, and written communication skills required.
  • Additional unit-specific education and experience requirements are outlined in the Addendum for each unit.

  
  

  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

  Remote

  
  

  Work Location

  30 Locust Street

  
  

  Scheduled Weekly Hours

  36

  
  

  Employee Type

  Regular

  
  

  Work Shift

  Rotating (United States of America)

  
  

  EEO Statement:

  Cooley Dickinson Hospital, Inc. 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.

  
  

  Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

  At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

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