Registered Nurse - Tele-Obs - Nights

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

6d•$36 - $56

About The Position

The Registered Nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high-quality care to patients of all age groups and backgrounds, including their psychosocial, spiritual, and disability-related needs. The RN provides direct and indirect nursing care through the nursing process, consistent with the assigned unit’s admission and discharge criteria and Sturdy Health policies, practice guidelines, and nursing standards, as well as the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and applicable CDC, OSHA, regulatory, and accreditation standards. The RN works collaboratively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to provide individualized care, assess and monitor patient status, administer treatments and medications, maintain records, and educate and support patients and families. The nurse may be assigned Charge Nurse duties and is expected to maintain current licensure, certifications, and competencies; keep up to date with nursing practice; and apply research and evidence-based practice. This position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on nights. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is offered.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
Current BLS certification.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills, good organizational skills, and adaptability.
Command of verbal and written English.
Ability to perform the essential functions, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to health and safety, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Sound dexterity and visual acuity; mental alertness and stamina for fast-paced or emergency situations.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restriction; lift 25 to 50 pounds using good body mechanics; stand and walk for prolonged periods; perform fine motor tasks; and push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy environments, and other patient-care elements of a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred; required for Cardiac Rehab positions.
New graduate nurses are accepted for some positions.
At least two years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Respond promptly and positively to the needs of patients, families, coworkers, physicians, and other customers.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated, comprehensive care plans.
Assess and record vital signs and gather and document patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and current health status.
Systematically assess patients’ care needs and changes in condition, behavior, or response to treatment.
Administer and accurately record medications according to provider orders and established protocols.
Independently provide nursing care using techniques and processes suited to patients’ needs.
Delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines.
Maintain accurate patient records, including assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, and individualized nursing plans of care.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment options, and 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.
Develop and maintain positive relationships across areas of responsibility.
Demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Perform Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
Keep up to date with current and emerging nursing practice and maintain current licensure, certifications, and competencies.
Apply a growth mindset and spirit of inquiry; incorporate research and evidence-based practice; and comply with research protocols.
Treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to differing needs and backgrounds.
Meet annual safety training requirements and perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.