Job Opportunity At Cooley Dickinson Hospital
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. Schedule: 8-hour shifts between the hours of 6:30 am - 8:00 pm. Floating is required as needed. On-call is required.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the CVIR Manager within established organizational and departmental policies and procedures, responsible for performing pre-operative nursing assessment of Interventional patients. Coordinate the pre-operative process (i.e. diagnostic testing and scheduling process for patients to be prepared for day of surgery). Identify and document findings. Communicate appropriate information to MD, nursing personnel, social services, etc.
Qualifications
Education:
- Other Certificate/Diploma Nursing required
- Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
Licenses and Credentials:
- Registered Nurse (RN - Massachusetts) required
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification required
Experience:
- Experience with the Peri-operative nursing process 3-5 years required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong assessment skills evidenced by experience or evaluation required.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve inter-disciplinary and interdepartmental problems in an effective manner required.
- Demonstrated effective use of change process required.
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%)
Work Location
30 Locust Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (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.