RN - Emergency Department (36 hours/Nights)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high-quality care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, considering their cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, and disability-related needs. The RN provides direct and indirect nursing care through the nursing process and follows Sturdy Health policies, practice guidelines, nursing standards, the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC and OSHA standards, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements. This Emergency Department position is scheduled for 36 hours per week on night shifts from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. New graduate nurses are accepted for some positions. A sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 is offered. The position involves working in a fast-paced hospital environment and may include exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy conditions, and other patient-care elements.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts state RN license.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS certification is required for ED RN positions.
PALS certification is required for ED RNs, in addition to ACLS and BLS.
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 job functions, including required hours, locations, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to workplace health and safety.
Sound dexterity and visual acuity; mental alertness and stamina for fast-paced environments and emergencies.
Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restriction; lift 25 to 50 pounds using good body mechanics; and push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Fine motor skills for tasks such as administering injections, inserting catheters, and operating medical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Minimum of 2 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 care plans.
Assess and record vital signs, medical history, symptoms, current health status, care needs, changes in condition, behavior, and responses to treatment.
Administer and accurately document medications according to provider orders and established protocols.
Provide nursing care using techniques and processes appropriate to individual patient needs.
Delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines.
Maintain accurate patient records, including assessments, interventions, treatment responses, and individualized plans of care.
Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families.
Educate patients and families about conditions, treatment options, 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.
Build positive relationships and demonstrate commitment to customer relations, continuous quality improvement, and preventing errors from reaching patients.
Perform Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
Stay current with nursing practice, licensure, certifications, and competencies; apply a growth mindset and spirit of inquiry; and incorporate research and evidence-based practice.
Ensure compliance with research protocols.
Treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, recognizing the differing needs of people across age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.
Meet annual safety training requirements.