Mass General Brigham is seeking a per diem / prn nurse RN CVRA - Cardiovascular Recovery Area for a per diem / prn nursing job in Newton, Massachusetts.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVRA - Cardiovascular Recovery Area
- Discipline: RN
- Duration: Ongoing
- Up to 8.00 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days
- Employment Type: Per Diem
At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. When determining base pay, we take a comprehensive approach that considers your skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other critical factors. The pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qualifications, but it does not encompass all the elements that contribute to your total compensation package.
About Us Newton-Wellesley Hospital is a comprehensive medical center located in Newton. We provide the services and expertise of a major medical facility with the convenience and personal attention of a community hospital. Our team is committed to delivering high-quality, safe, efficient medical care to each of our patients. We are a proud member of Mass General Brigham, a network founded by Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Our affiliation allows us to provide our patients with access to the best community-based medicine and the most advanced specialty care in the world. Our continued goal at Newton-Wellesley Medical Group is to meet our patients’ (and their families’!) health care needs and build long-term relationships that provides them with exceptional care and service. Location Located at 2014 Washington Street, in Newton, the Newton-Wellesley Cardiac Rehabilitation Program is a medically approved exercise and education program to help people regain strength, endurance, and confidence after a heart attack, heart surgery, or other heart-related condition. We are certified by the American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Rehabilitation (AACVPR), a measure of excellence and quality. Schedule We are seeking a Per Diem Behavioral Health Educator to pick up a minimum of 2 shifts a month. This Behavioral Health Educator serves as a class instructor and counselor for adult patients in the ambulatory setting of Cardiac Rehabilitation. Due to the class schedule, hours will vary, but we can work with the candidate’s availability! Our office is open 8:00am-6:00pm Monday through Thursday and there is potential for some remote work, based on performance and program needs. Role Overview This is a unique opportunity including both direct care and assisting in the care of psychosocial and overall mental health services for patients currently enrolled in Cardiac Rehabilitation. If you are passionate about mental healthconditions and psychosocial issues this is the position for you! Responsibilities Include: - Teach and develop classes, in particular, classes in the Resilience series, which cover behavior change, Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), goal setting, stress management, and mindfulness. There is opportunity to develop additional material for cardiac patients, e.g., the psychiatric sequelae of cardiovascular disease, chronic illness, and cardiac procedures. - Conduct psychosocial assessments of cardiac rehab patients. Provide short-term 1:1 counseling, either in person or virtually, for individual patients who are referred by the Cardiac Rehab team. - Teach and support Cardiac Rehab staff members about mental health issues, including but not limited to: assessment of suicidality, the psychiatric sequalae of cardiac surgery and cardiovascular disease, and the impact of critical illness on the family system. - Spend time counseling and providing support to cardiac rehab patients during their cardiac rehab appointments. - Provide community resources for cardiac rehab patients and their families and make referrals to appropriate agencies: e.g., psychotherapy resources; senior centers, mindfulness courses, substance abuse resources, and other agencies that provide support for the patient’s disabilities and comorbidities. Collaborate with Community Wellness Coordinator as well. - Develop and facilitate a Newcomer’s Group for cardiac rehab patients. The purpose of the Newcomer’s Group is to introduce patients to the concept of group support. Qualifications · Master’s Degree in Social Work or Master’s Degree in other directly related Human Services discipline. · Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) or Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) preferred. · Active license in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. · 3-5 years of post-graduate experience working in mental health.
Recruiter: Ernest, Nashlire
Mass General Brigham Job ID #3308590. Posted job title: Per Diem Behavioral Health Educator, Cvra - Cardiovascular Recovery Areailitation Program- Newton
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Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Employee assistance programs
