Registered Nurse Emergency Department Per Diem Varied Shifts

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care in the Emergency Department using the nursing process. The role includes assessment, care planning, treatment, documentation, and coordination of care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse supports patient- and family-centered care, safety and quality, professional development, technology use, and compliance with applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards. This per diem role requires a minimum of 32 hours per four-week schedule, including at least 16 hours across two shifts worked during nights and/or weekends. The schedule also includes one major summer or winter holiday. Shifts are varied.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Minimum education is preferred: graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
Previous acute-care RN experience is preferred.
Depending on department, certifications may be required, including BLS, ACLS, Emergency Response Training, NRP, PALS, TNCC, or TCAR.
Commit to at least 32 hours per four-week schedule, including at least 16 hours across two night and/or weekend shifts and one major summer or winter holiday.
Obtain at least five contact hours per year in the area of practice.
Work within the legal boundaries of the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administer, transcribe, and document medications according to hospital policy, including medication reconciliation and proper handling and documentation of controlled substances.
Develop, communicate, evaluate, and update an individualized, prioritized plan of care for each patient and document care and outcomes.
Complete admission assessments and identify and document patient and family education needs; perform ongoing assessments and reassessments.
Document patient care in accordance with nursing policies, unit standards, disease processes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Assess and document patient comfort and responses to pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions using appropriate pain scales.
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 facilitate discharge or transfer, escalating barriers through the chain of command.
Promote a culture of safety by confirming patient identity and procedure details, following infection-prevention and hazardous-material procedures, maintaining a compliant environment, and understanding emergency responsibilities.
Maintain professional development through evidence-based practice, research, performance improvement, required annual contact hours, and responsiveness to feedback.
Direct licensed and unlicensed personnel as assigned and maintain professional relationships with colleagues across disciplines.
Use required technology and software, review applicable communications and learning resources, and understand downtime procedures.
Follow applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and organizational requirements; report potential compliance issues and complete mandatory education.
Provide respectful, culturally sensitive care that considers patient and family values, preferences, needs, and participation in care planning and delivery.
Use appropriate resources, including interpreter services and online sources, to support care for diverse populations.