Beth Israel Lahey Health
Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular/Thoracic Operating Room - 9a-7p or 11a-7p
Beth Israel Lahey Health, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Type:
Regular Time Type:
Full time Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 40 hours 5 8's or 4 10's - Off Shifts Available: 9a-7p or 11a-7p The CardioVascular Institutes Operating Rooms focus exclusively on caring for patients undergoing highly complex cardiac, vascular/endovascular and thoracic surgery procedures. Located on the BIDMC West Campus, the program spans two cutting-edge facilities. Cardiac surgery, including heart transplantation and thoracic robotic surgery is performed in the Klarman Building, which opened in 2023. The building is designed to accommodate the latest diagnostic, hybrid, and surgical procedures, with patient care spaces developed in collaboration with front-line staff. Vascular/Endovascular surgery takes place in the Rosenberg Building, featuring an open vascular room, 3 state-of-the-art endovascular suites and an interventional pulmonology program. For some complex aortic aneurysm repair procedures the OR uses a real-time 3D visualization system for enhanced guidance, which reduces radiation exposure for both patients and staff. This technology supports a robust endovascular aneurysm repair program, including TEVAR, EVAR, and PMEG. Our commitment to exceptional patient care has positioned BIDMC as a leader in healthcare quality, safety, and transparency. Our team consistently receives top scores from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR), and combined AVR and CABG surgeries. Additionally, we are recognized as a Carotid Care Quality Champion Center by the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative. Our nurses are highly regarded for the superb care and compassion they provide every patient. Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Includes but not limited to: Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals or groups and for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients.
Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient-centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Demonstrate the ability to act as a patient advocate.
Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit-based competencies. Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit-based educator or clinical nurse specialist. Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self. May participate in quality improvement activities.
Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety.
Education
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
Experience
1-3 years related work experience required. License/Certification
License Registered Nurse required.
American Heart Association – Basic Life support Certificate required.
Competencies
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal (Birth to 6 months), Young adult (16-30 years), Middle Age (30-60 years), Elderly (60+ years). Social/Environmental Requirements
Work requires periods of close attention to work with interruption. Concentrated effort of up to 4 hours without break may be required.
Work requires constant response to changing circumstances and using new information to adjust approach and to quickly respond to new needs.
Potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions
Daily considerations:
Protective equipment required (Respirator, earplugs, mask, gloves, eyewear, etc.), Potential exposure to infectious diseases and/or airborne pathogens, Potential exposure to infectious diseases and/or bloodborne pathogens. Health Care Status:
HCW1: Regular, day-to-day contact; both face-to-face and hands-on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes). Examples: physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x-ray tech. Health Care Worker Status may vary by department. Sensory Requirements:
Close work, color vision, visual clarity at various distances, and other sensory demands as described. Physical Requirements:
Medium work; ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires standing, walking, and other physical activities throughout the shift, with specific movements and lifting/pushing/pulling requirements described. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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Regular Time Type:
Full time Work Shift:
Rotating (United States of America) FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. 40 hours 5 8's or 4 10's - Off Shifts Available: 9a-7p or 11a-7p The CardioVascular Institutes Operating Rooms focus exclusively on caring for patients undergoing highly complex cardiac, vascular/endovascular and thoracic surgery procedures. Located on the BIDMC West Campus, the program spans two cutting-edge facilities. Cardiac surgery, including heart transplantation and thoracic robotic surgery is performed in the Klarman Building, which opened in 2023. The building is designed to accommodate the latest diagnostic, hybrid, and surgical procedures, with patient care spaces developed in collaboration with front-line staff. Vascular/Endovascular surgery takes place in the Rosenberg Building, featuring an open vascular room, 3 state-of-the-art endovascular suites and an interventional pulmonology program. For some complex aortic aneurysm repair procedures the OR uses a real-time 3D visualization system for enhanced guidance, which reduces radiation exposure for both patients and staff. This technology supports a robust endovascular aneurysm repair program, including TEVAR, EVAR, and PMEG. Our commitment to exceptional patient care has positioned BIDMC as a leader in healthcare quality, safety, and transparency. Our team consistently receives top scores from the Society of Thoracic Surgeons for isolated coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery, isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR), and combined AVR and CABG surgeries. Additionally, we are recognized as a Carotid Care Quality Champion Center by the Society for Vascular Surgery Vascular Quality Initiative. Our nurses are highly regarded for the superb care and compassion they provide every patient. Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
Includes but not limited to: Provides direct care to patients and makes necessary nursing judgments. Responsible for systematically assessing the health care needs of individuals or groups and for the formulation of a care plan, its implementation and evaluation. Demonstrates the ability for decision making by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical experience in caring for patients.
Coordinates the care of patients and directs assistive personnel in order to provide safe, effective, efficient, equitable and timely, patient-centered care. Demonstrates awareness of environmental forces on health care of patients and their families. Demonstrates the ability to identify resources necessary to implement the plan of care.
Works in a collegial and collaborative relationship with other health professionals to determine healthcare needs of patients and families. Develops relationships with patients and families that maintain and communicate trust and respect. Communicates effectively in the exchange of information. Demonstrate the ability to act as a patient advocate.
Maintains annual mandatory education requirements, which include emergency skills and unit-based competencies. Identifies needs for continued growth and development in conjunction with the unit-based educator or clinical nurse specialist. Participates in activities that contribute to professional development of self. May participate in quality improvement activities.
Demonstrates a commitment to patients, staff, and to Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. The individual nursing practice reflects the goals of the Medical Center. Demonstrates responsibility and accountability for own nursing practice and patient safety.
Education
Graduate of an accredited Nursing Program required.
Baccalaureate degree in Nursing strongly preferred.
Experience
1-3 years related work experience required. License/Certification
License Registered Nurse required.
American Heart Association – Basic Life support Certificate required.
Competencies
Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.
Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.
Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.
Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.
Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.
Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.
Team Work: Ability to act as a team leader for small projects or work groups, creating a collaborative and respectful team environment and improving workflows. Results may impact the operations of one or more departments.
Customer Service: Ability to provide a high level of customer service to patients, visitors, staff and external customers in a professional, service-oriented, respectful manner using skills in active listening and problem solving. Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Age based Competencies:
Employees in this job must be competent to provide patient care to the following age groups: Neonatal (Birth to 6 months), Young adult (16-30 years), Middle Age (30-60 years), Elderly (60+ years). Social/Environmental Requirements
Work requires periods of close attention to work with interruption. Concentrated effort of up to 4 hours without break may be required.
Work requires constant response to changing circumstances and using new information to adjust approach and to quickly respond to new needs.
Potential exposure to adverse environmental conditions
Daily considerations:
Protective equipment required (Respirator, earplugs, mask, gloves, eyewear, etc.), Potential exposure to infectious diseases and/or airborne pathogens, Potential exposure to infectious diseases and/or bloodborne pathogens. Health Care Status:
HCW1: Regular, day-to-day contact; both face-to-face and hands-on (having close contact within three feet for at least five minutes). Examples: physicians, clinical nurses, phlebotomist, medical assistants, PFT tech, and x-ray tech. Health Care Worker Status may vary by department. Sensory Requirements:
Close work, color vision, visual clarity at various distances, and other sensory demands as described. Physical Requirements:
Medium work; ability to exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and up to 20 pounds frequently. Requires standing, walking, and other physical activities throughout the shift, with specific movements and lifting/pushing/pulling requirements described. As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment. Learn more about this requirement. More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
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