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Nurse, Staff Vascular Access

Nurse, Staff Vascular Access

Massachusetts General HospitalBoston, MA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Nurse, Staff Vascular Access-(3287783)

Description

Vascular Access / IV Therapy

The Vascular Access Nursing Team's Mission is to create an inclusive environment that is sensitive to the cultural diversity and individual needs of all our patients. We aim to excel as an outstanding team in offering : patient and family-centered, quality, and innovative intravascular therapy that promotes best practice and optimizes safe patient outcomes.

Our goal is to deliver safe, efficient, and personalized care through assessment, education and coordination of information and practice to our patients, families, and colleagues for a successful and safe hospital experience.

Reasons to Choose MGH

  • The State’s First Magnet Hospital
  • 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.
  • Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Generous paid time off
  • Subsidized MBTA pass (50% discount)
  • Free parking for nights and weekends
  • Resources for childcare and emergency backup care
  • Hospital paid retirement plan and tax-sheltered annuity plan.
  • Employee “Perks” - enjoy discounts on tickets and passes for everything from ski resorts to museums to sporting events.

Massachusetts General Hospital is a founding member of the Mass General Brigham Health Care System. As part of the Harvard Teaching program, we pride ourselves on delivering extraordinary care to our patients that is rooted in well-being and kindness. We incorporate collaboration, evidence-based practice, and research in our everyday practice, and we aim to provide excellence every day to our patients.

The MGH Vascular Access / IV Therapy team 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 form 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.
  • The clinical nursing staff support the vision and practice under the guiding principles of the Department of Patient Care Services.

    • Qualifications

  • Current Massachusetts RN License required.
  • AD with 3-5 years' experience or BSN degree in nursing required.
  • Knowledge of IV Therapy Nursing
  • IV Therapy Nursing experience preferred.
  • Dedication to both bedside teaching and formal hospital education programs.
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Ability to develop and support unit-based quality improvement / research projects.

    • EEO Statement

    Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.

    Primary Location

    : MA-Boston-MGH Main Campus

    Work Locations

    : MGH Main Campus55 Fruit StreetBoston02114

    Job

    : Registered Nurse

    Organization

    : Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)

    Schedule

    : Full-timeStandard Hours : 36

    Shift

    : RotatingPosted Shift Description : 36-39 hour day / evening / night rotation including weekends and holidays required

    Employee Status

    : RegularRecruiting Department : MGH Nursing

    Job Posting

    : Jun 6, 2024

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