Med/Surg Registered Nurse - 6 East Per Diem
About The Position
The registered nurse provides highly professional and technical nursing care to assigned patients. The role delivers direct and indirect care through the nursing process—assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation—and oversees other assigned team members. The nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to provide population-specific care in accordance with BORN regulations and professional standards of care. This is a per diem, onsite role at Newton-Wellesley Hospital on the Med/Surg 6 East unit, with a rotating work shift. Med/Surg experience is required, and telemetry training must be completed within the first year of employment. The position involves working in varied patient-care environments, with potential exposure to communicable diseases, hazardous materials, human waste, and agitated or combative patients. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting with an assisted device, carrying, balancing, reaching, and hand manipulation, along with other occasional or rare physical activities. The listed pay range is $45.52–$110.00 per hour. Compensation offers may consider skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other factors. The employer also notes benefits, career advancement opportunities, differentials, premiums and bonuses as applicable, and recognition programs; details of the benefits package are provided during recruitment.
Requirements
- A nursing certificate or diploma is required; a bachelor's degree in nursing is preferred.
- A current Registered Nurse state license is required.
- One year of Med/Surg experience is required unless otherwise noted in the posting.
- Additional experience required by the specialty, if any, is required.
- Strong interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
- Demonstrated clinical competence and experience as required by the specific job posting.
- Experience in lieu of a degree is not accepted.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in nursing.
- Telemetry experience is preferred.
- Certifications or advanced training in the specialty area are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Oversee other assigned team members.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to provide population-specific care in accordance with BORN regulations and professional standards.
- Use evidence-based practice and the nursing process to provide quality patient care throughout the episode of care.
- Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment for patients, self, and coworkers.
- Participate in performance improvement activities to assure quality nursing practice.
- Ensure complete, accurate, and timely written communication of patient information.
- Administer medications and IVs safely, accurately, and promptly.
- Coordinate and collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to facilitate a comprehensive educational plan.
- Perform other duties as assigned, which may include general cleaning.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package (specific benefits are not listed).
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Differentials, premiums, and bonuses as applicable.
- Recognition programs designed to celebrate contributions and support professional growth.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
