Registered Nurse RN Pratt 6 North Neuro Cardiac Med Surg Per Diem Tier 2

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process and coordinates assessment, planning, and delivery of care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This per diem role is in the Pratt 6 North Neuro Cardiac Medical-Surgical department at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts. The RN commits to working a minimum of 32 hours per four-week schedule, including at least 16 hours across two shifts on nights and/or weekends, and one major summer or winter holiday. Shifts vary. The compensation range is $41.48–$88.22. The nurse administers and documents medications, develops and updates individualized plans of care, assesses and reassesses patients, documents care and outcomes, supports patients and families, and coordinates discharge or transfer. The RN promotes safety and quality, follows infection-prevention and privacy requirements, participates in professional development, uses required technology, and works within applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. The role also requires culturally sensitive care and collaboration with patients and families according to patient preferences.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license through the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Minimum commitment of 32 hours per four-week schedule, including at least 16 hours over two night and/or weekend shifts.
Work one major summer or winter holiday.
Meet applicable department-specific certification requirements; depending on the department, these may include BLS, ACLS, Emergency Response Training, NRP, PALS, TNCC, or TCAR.
Comply with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, and security standards.

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Previous acute-care RN experience.

Responsibilities

Administer, transcribe, reconcile, and document medications according to hospital policies; manage controlled-substance counts, waste, and discrepancies as required.
Develop, discuss, communicate, evaluate, and update prioritized problem lists and individualized plans of care, documenting patient outcomes.
Initiate admission assessments within eight hours and identify and document patient and family teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
Continue patient assessments and reassessments, identify care needs, and document care according to nursing policies, unit standards, disease processes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Assess and document patient comfort using an appropriate pain scale and record responses to pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
Advocate for patients and families, raise ethical concerns with the clinical team, and seek resources to support ethical decision-making.
Communicate the daily plan of care using the unit whiteboard and update it each shift.
Facilitate discharge or transfer with a goal of 12:00 p.m. and communicate barriers through the chain of command.
Promote a culture of safety by using two patient identifiers, following time-out procedures, complying with hand hygiene and universal precautions, using personal protective equipment, and disposing of hazardous materials appropriately.
Maintain awareness of safety data sheets, help ensure the environment meets regulatory requirements, and understand individual responsibilities during hospital codes and emergencies.
Maintain professional development through evidence-based practice, research, performance improvement, and at least five annual contact hours in the area of practice.
Practice within the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, direct assigned licensed and unlicensed personnel, respond appropriately to feedback, and maintain professional working relationships.
Use required technology and department software, review applicable email and learning resources, and understand downtime procedures.
Follow legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and compliance requirements; report potential compliance issues to appropriate leadership.
Provide patient- and family-centered care, respecting preferences and involving patients and families in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Apply age and cultural awareness, interact sensitively with diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services when appropriate.
Work at least 32 hours per four-week schedule, including at least 16 hours over two night and/or weekend shifts and one major summer or winter holiday.