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Advanced Heart Failure Nurse 24 hours BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
1620 Tremont Street (Show on map)
May 17, 2025
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Supporting and extending the clinical activities of AHD physicians and nurse practitioners Clinical evaluation, triage and needs assessment for patients referred to the ACTIVE center for IV therapy Provision of education regarding heart failure management to patients admitted to the treatment center Collecting and entering data into AHD databases as required by the hospital, and by local, regional, and national agencies Provide education to patients regarding important aspects of care, including but not limited to activity, diet, medication compliance, and healthcare follow-up. Set up consults with specialty providers, follow up on consult recommendations, and communicates results to the patient and other providers. Assist with communication and correspondence to/from patients, employers, pharmacies, and insurance providers with regards to medication prescriptions, cardiac rehabilitation, disability, family medical leave, and payment coverage. May also communicate and correspond with other providers (e.g., utility company, telephone company) as dictated by patient needs. These duties may require telephone calls, faxes, mail, and/or e-mail. Actively participates in the inpatient discharge process and outpatient follow up Other duties within the CAHD as assigned by the Nurse Manager or Nurse Director PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTE: 1.Establishes effective professional relationships with other members of the healthcare team. 2.Serves as a role model and resource for other staff, providing assistance with the care coordination process, clinical skills, and patient teaching. 3.Maintains professional relationships with appropriate professional organizations. 4.Regularly incorporates new scientific findings in a specific area of expertise into clinical practice. Maintains awareness of new developments in the specialized area and participates in research activities. PARTICIPATORY MANAGEMENT: 1.Utilizes time and materials effectively. 2.Participates in the orientation of new staff members, students, and others as appropriate. Provides input into the evaluation of other staff as appropriate. 3.Adheres to hospital and departmental policies. Recommends changes in policies and procedures through appropriate channels. 4.Participates in determining and implementing goals and objectives for the transplant program, and in the periodic review of the program. QUALIFICATIONS: 1. Graduate of an approved school of nursing with current registration in Massachusetts. BSN required. 2. Minimum five years of experience (within the last 8 years) with cardiology and heart failure-focused patient care required.* 3. Strong familiarity with diuretic therapy and inotropic therapy for heart failure patients required. 4. Current (within 2 years) ambulatory heart disease/heart failure / VAD experience strongly preferred. 5. Experience with telephone triage and ambulatory patient care is strongly preferred. 6. Proficiency with IV placement and infusion therapy preferred. 7. Knowledge of community resources and post / non-acute care providers preferred. 8. Familiarity with discharge and resource planning preferred. 9. Must have strong organizational and communication skills. 10. Flexibility, excellent judgment, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. 11. Must be able to function well in a busy environment and to manage multiple responsibilities. *SKILLS/ ABILITIES/ COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:* The RN must show evidence of the basic analytic thinking necessary to care for a group of patients. Must demonstrate observational skills and the ability to set priorities. Must be able to function under stress with good interpersonal and communication skills. Must demonstrate effective skills in applying hospital standards in area of service, team work, communication, respect for others, and time/priority management. *WORKING CONDITIONS:* Works in a variety of patient care environments where there may be exposure to communicable diseases and hazardous materials such as chemotherapeutic agents, radioisotopes, and radiation. Work entails walking and lifting. Required to Work Weekends Per Contract. *SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILTIES:* None *HOSPITAL WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:* These are required of all staff, regardless of position. Do not remove these standards. Works within legal, regulatory, accreditation and ethical practice standards relevant to the position and as established by BWH/Partners; follows safe practices required for the position; complies with appropriate BWH and Partners policies and procedures; fulfills any training required by BWH and/or Partners, as appropriate; brings potential matters of non-compliance to the attention of the supervisor or other appropriate hospital staff. The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity 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.