Registered Nurse Med/Surg Balfour 24 hour nights (2-12 hour shifts)

About the position

Registered professional nurse who promotes excellence in nursing practice by delivering expert care to patients in all age groups, cultures, psychosocial, spiritual and disability concerns. The patient population served is consistent with the admission/discharge criteria; renders direct and indirect outcome nursing care through the application of the nursing process; functions within policies, practice guidelines and nursing standards of SMH in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.

Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care to patients in all age groups and cultures.
• Render direct and indirect outcome nursing care through the application of the nursing process.
• Function within policies, practice guidelines, and nursing standards.
• Ensure compliance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC, and OSHA standards.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of acute care experience.
• New Graduate Nurses accepted for some positions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Successful completion of orientation and annual competencies.

Nice-to-haves

• Must meet all criteria associated with responsibilities detailed in this document and the core and unit-specific competencies for RNs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, command of verbal and written English.
• Positive and good organizational skills, and adaptability.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility.
• Commitment to customer relations and continuous quality improvement.
• Timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.