Site: The General Hospital Corporation
Job Summary
36-hour day/evening/night rotation including weekends and holidays required.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years placing IV's.
Ultrasound guided IV experience preferred. VABC or CRNI certification or eligibility preferred.
The IV Therapy team at MGH is a highly skilled group of nursing professionals who provide a key clinical service to our patients.
Members of the health care team collaborate to achieve the universal goal of safe, effective, and appropriate infusion therapy and vascular access.
Nurses perform independent nursing interventions related to infusion therapy and vascular access using appropriate clinical reasoning, nursing judgment, and critical decision-making skills.
Primary response team for vascular access needs including intraosseous insertions during rapid responses and codes.
RN’s are highly valued by the staff nurses whom they support and partner with.
In 1940, MGH’s Ada Plumer was the first nurse to become an IV Therapist to perform the practice of intravenous cannulation.
Opportunities for growth and development.
Supportive nursing leadership, competitive pay and excellent benefits!
RN’s on this team are happy and practice at the top of their license.
Staff benefit from continuing education called “Teaching Tuesdays”!
Staff in this subspecialty provide education to and build relationships throughout the hospital.
The depth of experience of many members of this team is significant.
Many members of the staff hold positions in various IV/Infusion/Vascular Access Nursing associations.
Summary
Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients.
Does this position require Patient Care?
Yes
Essential Functions
• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Education
Associate's Degree Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No
Licenses and Credentials
Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
Experience
Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
- Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
- Knowledge of medical terminology.
- Excellent verbal and communication skills.
- Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Onsite
80 Blossom Street
36
Regular
Rotating (United States of America)
Pay Range
$41.72 - $105.65/Hourly
Grade
GHCARN055
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.
