Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
Current Massachusetts RN license required.
1-2 years of Emergency RN experience required.
BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications from the American Heart Association required.
Basic proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR) is necessary.
Must pass a job-specific physical agility exam upon hiring.
Responsibilities
Provide quality care to acute patients and their families according to nursing standards.
Assess, plan, implement, and document patient care professionally.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
Adapt to a fast-paced, high-pressure environment with rapid patient turnover.
Utilize state-of-the-art patient triage and tracking systems.
Benefits
Eligibility for up to $20,000 in bonuses for experienced ED RNs.
Access to a streamlined admission process for efficient patient care.
Participation in a nationally recognized emergency service.
Involvement in integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services.
Opportunity to work with advanced tele-stroke programs.
Full Job Description
Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital Category: Registered Nurse Department: Emergency Department CH Job Type: Full Time Union Name: MNA Cambridge
Work Schedule: Night Length Of Shift(s) In Hours: 12 Shift Details: 7p-7a Hours/Week: 36.00 Weekend Requirements: yes Holiday Requirements: yes On Call Requirements: no
Experienced ED RNs may be eligible for up to $20,000 in bonuses!!
Job Details
CHA provides 24-hour emergency care at our Cambridge and Everett Hospitals. We are one of the busiest emergency services in Massachusetts with approximately 100,000 combined annual visits and have been recognized nationally as one of the most efficient emergency services in the nation. Highlights include a state-of-the-art patient triage and tracking system, a streamlined admission process that helps us get the sickest patients to a hospital bed sooner, rapid assessment protocol to help prioritize our work, a BIDMC tele-stroke program, and an integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services at Cambridge Hospital.
The Emergency Department RN will be responsible for the following: Will provide quality care to acute patients and their families according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice. Will assess, plan, implement, and document patient care in a professional manner. Will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a fast-paced, high-pressure, constantly changing environment with rapid patient turnover.
Qualifications/Experience:
RN must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.
Current MA RN license required.
1 - 2 years of Emergency RN experience required
American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required. TNCC preferred.
Basic computer EMR proficiency required.
All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility exam.
Please note that the final offer may vary within the listed Pay Range, based on a candidate's experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity considerations.
