RN - Med Surg

Job Opportunity

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment. This position involves a 36-hour night shift from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with every other weekend and holiday required.

Essential Functions

• Deliver patient care in accordance with established standards, policies, and protocols.
• Respect and uphold each patient's dignity and individuality, fostering a positive self-regard.
• Provide patient and family education tailored to their specific needs and readiness to learn.
• Collaborate in discharge planning, ensuring incorporation of necessary support systems and resources.
• Delegate and supervise nursing interventions performed by others appropriately.
• Prioritize patient care effectively, recognizing when to seek assistance or initiate emergency interventions.
• Document all pertinent patient data, therapeutic interventions, and responses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Conduct thorough and timely report on assigned patients to ensure continuity of care among the healthcare team.
• Promote learning opportunities for peers and engage in professional development activities.
• Identify patient safety risks and collaborate to reduce medical errors.
• Recognize ethical issues in patient care and develop action plans to address them.
• Safely administer medications and intravenous therapies per physician orders and established guidelines.
• Assess and reassess patient pain levels, documenting findings and communicating effectively with the physician.
• Conduct cardiac assessments and document findings, initiating treatment plans as needed.
• Participate in life-saving measures during emergencies and respond appropriately to chest pain and cardiac symptoms.
• Engage actively in multidisciplinary rounds for planning and evaluating patient care interventions.
• Monitor and interpret laboratory and diagnostic results, promptly notifying physicians of significant changes.
• Provide ongoing assessment and education for surgical patients and their families following current protocols.
• Utilize pain management techniques and devices to ensure effective pain relief.
• Set up, maintain, and troubleshoot surgical patient equipment such as traction devices, feeding pumps, and drains.

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Completion of MOAB class required within 60 days of hire.
• Minimum of 1 year of medical-surgical experience preferred.
• Previous telemetry experience is required.
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.
• ACLS certification upon hire.

Location

Position based in Massachusetts.