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RN - Emergency Department

Date Posted: 03/29/2022

Requisition Number: 1362

Location: CHA Cambridge Hospital

Work Days: 7pm-730am, every other weekend, holidays as assigned

Category: Registered Nurse

Department: Emergency Department CH

Job Type: Full time

Work Shift: Night

Hours/Week: 36.00

Union: Yes

Union Name: MNA Cambridge

We aren’t as big as other Boston-area systems - and we think that’s a good thing.

At CHA, the employees that make up our diverse team are known, valued and appreciated. They also have the freedom to innovate. Our relationships with each other embody our values –community, integrity, respect, compassion, learning and excellence.

We’re proud of the awards our team has won:

• Forbes Best America’s Employers, 2024

• Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity, 2024

• LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Index Leader by Human Rights Campaign, 2024

And we’re pleased to offer our team robust benefits that include:

• Our award winning Wellness Program

• Employees who work 20+ hours per week are benefit eligible

• $0 co-pay on prescriptions filled at CHA Pharmacies (when enrolled in a CHA medical plan)

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Employee Assistance Program

• Ongoing staff development and career advancement opportunities

• Commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and anti-racist culture across our organization

$10k Sign-On Bonus (pro-rated for part time employees) for newly hired experienced RNs with 2 years of experience in the specialty hired for.

Job Details

CHA provides 24-hour emergency care at our Cambridge and Everett Hospitals. We are one of the busiest emergency services in Massachusetts with approximately 100,000 combined annual visits and have been recognized nationally as one of the most efficient emergency services in the nation. Highlights include a state-of-the-art patient triage and tracking system, a streamlined admission process that helps us get the sickest patients to a hospital bed sooner, rapid assessment protocol to help prioritize our work, a BIDMC tele-stroke program, and an integrated Psychiatric Emergency Services at Cambridge Hospital.

The Emergency Department RN will be responsible for the following: Will provide quality care to acute patients and their families according to Cambridge Health Alliance standards of nursing practice. Will assess, plan, implement, and document patient care in a professional manner. Will also possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. This is a fast-paced, high-pressure, constantly changing environment with rapid patient turnover.

Qualifications/Experience:

RN must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing. BSN preferred.

Current MA RN license required.

1 - 2 years of Emergency RN experience preferred.

American Heart Association (or American Red Cross) for Healthcare Providers BLS, ACLS and PALS certifications required.

TNCC preferred.

Basic computer EMR proficiency required.

All newly hired candidates must successfully complete a job specific physical agility exam.

Newly hired experienced RNs interested in committing to a minimum of two years of employment at Cambridge Health Alliance, may be eligible to receive a retention bonus of $10,000. Part-time employees may be eligible for a prorated retention bonus.

Please speak with your HR Advisor for details.

In keeping with federal, state and local laws, Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) policy forbids employees and associates to discriminate against anyone based on race, religion, color, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to establishing and maintaining a workplace free of discrimination. We are fully committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not tolerate unlawful discrimination in the recruitment, hiring, termination, promotion, salary treatment or any other condition of employment or career development. Furthermore, we will not tolerate the use of discriminatory slurs, or other remarks, jokes or conduct, that in the judgment of CHA, encourage or permit an offensive or hostile work environment.

Cambridge Health Alliance brings Care to the People - including your neighbors, friends and family. Our local hospitals and care centers serve our vibrant, diverse communities, and play an integral role in improving health. As passionate advocates for the underserved, we actively partner with our communities to take on challenging public health issues, and conduct important research to help reduce barriers to care. We believe that everyone deserves access to high quality, convenient health care. This is why our employees believe in where they work and why many build long, rewarding careers at CHA.

Healthcare is changing rapidly. CHA has a strategic plan that charts a proactive course for our future. It is built on a vision of equity and excellence for everyone, every time. It also recognizes that our workforce is our most valuable asset and prioritizes competitive salaries, benefits and professional development opportunities for employees. The strategic plan is changing the way we provide care and improving the health and experience of our patients; we are looking for smart, committed, compassionate people who want to be part of making our vision of better health and equity a reality.

At CHA, you can believe in where you work and go home every day knowing you made a difference. Join our team and help us bring Care to the People.