Maternity Services RN 24hrs Nights (11p-7a)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Professional Nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high-quality care. The RN promotes excellence in nursing practice by providing expert care to patients of all age groups, cultures, and psychosocial, spiritual, and disability-related needs, consistent with the assigned unit’s admission and discharge criteria. The RN provides direct and indirect nursing care through the application of the nursing process and works within Sturdy Health policies, practice guidelines, and nursing standards, as well as the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC and OSHA standards, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements. This position is scheduled for 24 hours per week on the 11 p.m.–7 a.m. night shift. The posting offers a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000. LDRP nurses require current BLS, ACLS, and NRP certifications. The salary range is $35.88–$55.56; actual compensation depends on factors including work history, experience, skills, and education.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
Current BLS certification.
For LDRP RN positions, current ACLS and NRP certifications are required in addition to BLS.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, good organizational skills, and adaptability.
Command of spoken and written English.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sound dexterity and visual acuity; mental alertness and stamina for fast-paced and emergency situations.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restriction; lift 25–50 pounds using good body mechanics; and push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Fine motor skills for tasks such as administering injections, inserting catheters, and operating medical equipment.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy environments, and other patient-care elements in a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
New graduate nurses are accepted for some positions.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and positively to the needs of patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated care plans.
Assess and record vital signs and gather and document patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and current health status.
Assess patients’ care needs and monitor changes in condition, behavior, or response to treatment.
Administer and accurately document medications according to provider orders and established protocols.
Provide nursing care using techniques and processes appropriate to patients’ needs, and delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines.
Maintain accurate patient records, including assessments, interventions, treatment responses, and individualized nursing care plans.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment options, health maintenance, and illness prevention.
Respond to medical emergencies, provide first aid, and initiate appropriate interventions.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Use and maintain medical equipment, including monitors, IV pumps, and ventilators.
Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives and contribute to best practices in patient care.
Build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Perform Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
Stay current with nursing practice and maintain required licensure, certifications, and competencies.
Apply a growth mindset, maintain a spirit of inquiry, and incorporate research and evidence-based practice.
Ensure compliance with research protocols.
Treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, accounting for differing needs and backgrounds.
Meet annual safety training requirements.