Emergency Department Registered Nurse 7p-7:30a 36hrs weekly
About The Position
The Emergency Department Registered Nurse manages individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The nurse coordinates and completes assessment, care planning, and care delivery in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The role includes medication administration and reconciliation; developing, communicating, and updating individualized plans of care; documenting assessments, interventions, and outcomes; supporting patient- and family-centered care; and facilitating discharge or transfer. The nurse promotes a safe environment, follows legal and regulatory requirements, contributes to professional development and quality improvement, and uses department technology and resources appropriately. This is a full-time, 36-hour-per-week position on the 7 p.m.–7:30 a.m. night shift, with rotating weekends and holidays. The position is based at South Shore Hospital, 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, Massachusetts. The compensation range is $39.50–$84.02.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (listed as preferred minimum education).
- Previous acute care RN experience is preferred.
- Depending on the department, certifications may be required in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Emergency Response Training (ERT), Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), or Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR).
- Obtain at least 5 contact hours per year in the area of practice.
Nice To Haves
- Previous acute care RN experience.
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Administer, transcribe, and document medications according to SSH policies; complete medication reconciliation and follow procedures for narcotic counts, administration, waste, and discrepancies.
- Develop, communicate, evaluate, and update individualized plans of care, including prioritized patient problems and documented outcomes.
- Complete admission assessments, identify patient and family teaching needs, and perform ongoing assessments and reassessments.
- Document patient care according to nursing policies, unit standards, disease processes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
- Assess and document patient comfort and pain, and record responses to pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
- Advocate for patients and families, raise ethical concerns, and seek appropriate resources and support.
- Communicate the plan of the day using the whiteboard and facilitate discharge or transfer, communicating barriers through the chain of command.
- Promote patient safety by verifying identity and procedure details, following hand hygiene and infection-control practices, using protective equipment, and disposing of hazardous materials appropriately.
- Maintain a compliant care environment and understand individual responsibilities during hospital codes and emergency preparedness events.
- Maintain professional development through evidence-based practice, research, performance improvement, feedback, and required annual contact hours.
- Direct licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned and communicate effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
- Use required technology and software, review relevant resources, and understand downtime procedures.
- Comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and organizational requirements; report potential compliance issues.
- Provide culturally sensitive care, consider individual needs, and use resources such as interpreter services when appropriate.
- Work rotating weekends and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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