Staff Nurse

Staff Nurse, Interventional Pulmonary The Mass General Interventional Pulmonology Program manages patients with complex respiratory problems, including lung cancer and pleural disease, using techniques that are less invasive than traditional surgical methods. These techniques often reduce the recovery time, complication rate and discomfort associated with more invasive procedures. The PSPU Staff Nurse is a registered nurse who is responsible for assuring competent, compassionate nursing care for specific patients and families. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pre-procedural assessment, administration of moderate sedation, hemodynamic monitoring during diagnostic and interventional procedures, and post-procedural recovery and teaching. The staff nurse serves as a resource to support staff. The staff nurse is responsible and accountable for the overall nursing care management of a designated group of patients. The PSPU staff nurse shares responsibility to ensure ancillary unit tasks are completed appropriately and in a timely manner. She/he collaborates with the Nurse Manager and members of the Patient Care Team to achieve optimal patient outcomes. She/he also collaborates with the patient toward efficient and effective personnel and unit management. Reasons to Choose MGH MGH is the hospital in New England based on U.S. News Best Hospitals 2024 Work alongside the brightest minds in healthcare while Lucrative benefits and paid time off programs About Mass General Hospital Mass General Hospital is a world-renowned hospital that provides the highest quality care to patients. We are a leader in medical research and education, and we are committed to providing our employees with a rewarding and fulfilling career. Our culture is one of collaboration, innovation, and diversity. We believe that by working together, we can achieve great things. We are also committed to providing our employees with a work-life balance that allows them to thrive both professionally and personally. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding career in medicine, then Mass General Hospital is the place for you. We offer a variety of career opportunities, so you can find a position that fits your interests and skills. We also offer several benefits, so you can be sure that you are well-compensated for your hard work. Skills IV Placement Phlebotomy/EKG Medication administration, including moderate sedation Telemetry Pre-procedure set-up and equipment preparation Post-procedure patient recovery Stocking and cleaning procedure rooms Ordering all supplies for the unit via Ebuy through Peoplesoft Collection and preparation of specimen samples. Assists Interventional Pulmonologist for the following procedures, including but not limited to: Flexible bronchoscopy w/wo biopsies and brushings Bronchothermoplasty Rigid Bronchoscopy Endobronchial laser therapy EBUS/Super Dimension Photodynamic therapy Fluoroscopy Thoracentesis Chest tube placement Percutaneous trachesotomy PEG placement Tracheotomy tube exchanges Pleurx Catheter placement Endobronchial valve placement Blood Transfusion Candidate must embody MGH core values, should be flexible, detail oriented, a creative problem solver, energetic, and comfortable working both independently and in a multidisciplinary team. Candidate will be proficient in computer usage, be very comfortable with high tech equipment, and possess excellent interpersonal written and verbal communication skills. Hours: 4:10-hour day shifts, rotating schedule. Requires occasional overtime and 1-2 weekend per month on-call status Education/Licensure Current Massachusetts licensure as a registered nurse. BSN required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications. 2-3 years ICU, critical care, ED, or procedural experience required. Demonstrates clinical competence in the area of nursing practice predominant on the unit. Strong clinical background in pulmonology preferred. Completes competencies for Critical Care Orientation including successful completion of conscious sedation program administered by the Department of Anesthesia.