When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.Job Type:RegularScheduled Hours:36Work Shift:Day (United States of America)5West is a 36 bed blended acuity unit with a clinical specialty in Cardiology and is comprised of 8 Progressive Care and 28 telemetry care beds. Driven by a vision to heal hearts without missing a beat for our patients and each other, our team provides exceptional care to patients with a variety of cardiac and pulmonary conditions. This population of patients includes acute MI, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension, Arrhythmia management inclusive of medical and invasive procedures, Transcatheter Aortic Valve replacements, pulmonary emboli and other acute cardiac conditions.As a designated Heart CARE Center TM, we work closely with our Cardiovascular teams and procedural areas to deliver clinical excellence in patient-centered care.5West offers a unique Clinical Cardiology pathway for those nurses interested in progressing their career and professional growth. This pathway allows growth within the Progressive Care Unit, Critical Care Unit, Emergency Nursing and Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Labs. We prepare our nurses for a seamless transition to these areas should this be the path they chooseCome join this extraordinary team to heal hearts one beat at a time!Job Description:Education: Graduate of a 2-4 year state approved and/or accredited School of Nursing Skills, Knowledge & Abilities: a. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and technical knowledge to provide care for patients according to Nursing Policy and Procedures. See Skill Record. b. Demonstrates the necessary clinical skills and knowledge to provide care for patients according to the clinic specific competencies. c. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Qualifications:BSN preferred At least 1 year of previous of Nursing experience in acute care or sub-acute setting required Current Massachusetts registered Nurse license required. Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification required Demonstrate critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills Lifting 75 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs FLSA Status:Non-ExemptAs 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 (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) 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.FLSA Status:Non-ExemptAs 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 (flu) and COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Learn more (https://www.bilh.org/newsroom/bilh-to-require-covid-19-influenza-vaccines-for-all-clinicians-staff-by-oct-31) 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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