RN - Emergency Department (36 hours/Evenings)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

About The Position

The Registered Nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high-quality care. The RN provides expert care to patients of all ages and backgrounds, accounting for cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, and disability-related concerns and following the admission and discharge criteria of the assigned unit. The nurse delivers direct and indirect 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, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The RN collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals; assesses and documents patient status; administers medications and nursing interventions; responds to emergencies; educates and supports patients and families; and contributes to quality improvement and evidence-based practice. The role may include Charge Nurse duties as assigned. The position requires a current Massachusetts RN license, current BLS certification, and ACLS and PALS certifications. The work involves prolonged standing and walking, physical activity including lifting and pushing equipment, and potential exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy environments, and other patient-care conditions in a hospital setting. The posted pay range is $35.88–$55.56 per hour. Sturdy Health benefits may include healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts state RN license.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS and PALS certifications are required for RNs in the Emergency Department.
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, work hours, and work locations of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without posing a direct threat to workplace health and safety.
Sound dexterity and visual acuity; mental alertness and stamina for a fast-paced environment and emergency situations.
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.
Ability to perform fine motor tasks such as administering injections, inserting catheters, and operating medical equipment.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy environments, and other hospital patient-care elements.
Must meet annual safety training requirements.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Provide timely, positive responses to patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated care plans.
Assess and record vital signs, medical history, symptoms, health status, changes in condition, behavior, and responses to treatment.
Administer and accurately document medications and nursing interventions according to provider orders and protocols.
Independently provide nursing care using techniques appropriate to patient needs and delegate care in accordance with applicable laws and guidelines.
Maintain detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, responses to treatment, 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 and maintain current licensure, certifications, and competencies.
Apply a growth mindset, maintain a spirit of inquiry, and incorporate research and evidence-based practice.
Ensure compliance with research protocols and annual safety training requirements.
Treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, with sensitivity to the needs of different age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.