Registered Nurse - Emerson 6 Oncology - Full Time - Nights - 7p-7a

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process and coordinates and completes care, treatment, and services in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This role is on the Emerson 6 Oncology unit at South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Massachusetts, and is a full-time night position scheduled for 36 hours per week, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with every third weekend and every other holiday. The RN administers and documents medications, develops and updates individualized plans of care, assesses patient needs and outcomes, provides patient and family education, and supports patient-centered care. The RN contributes to a safe environment, follows legal and regulatory requirements, develops professionally, uses required technology, safeguards patient information, and provides culturally sensitive care. Compensation is listed as $39.50–$84.02.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (preferred).
Previous acute care RN experience (preferred).
Depending on the department, applicable certifications may be required, including BLS, ACLS, Emergency Response Training, NRP, PALS, TNCC, or TCAR.
Work schedule: 36 hours per week on nights, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., every third weekend, and every other holiday.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administer, transcribe, reconcile, and document medications according to South Shore Health policies and procedures, including appropriate handling and documentation of narcotics.
Develop, communicate, evaluate, and update prioritized, individualized plans of care; assess and reassess patient needs, comfort, and responses to interventions.
Complete admission assessments within eight hours and identify and document patient and family teaching needs throughout hospitalization.
Document patient care according to nursing policies, unit standards, disease processes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
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 safety by using two patient identifiers, following time-out procedures, practicing hand hygiene and universal precautions, using protective equipment, and disposing of hazardous materials appropriately.
Maintain awareness of regulatory requirements, safety data sheets, and individual responsibilities during hospital codes and emergencies.
Maintain professional development through evidence-based practice, research, performance improvement, and at least five contact hours per year in the area of practice.
Direct licensed and unlicensed personnel as assigned and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues across disciplines.
Use required technology and software, review applicable email and learning resources, and understand downtime procedures.
Comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and hospital policy requirements; report potential compliance issues through appropriate channels.
Respect patient and family values and preferences and collaborate with them in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
Provide culturally sensitive care and use available resources, including interpreter services and online sources, to meet individual needs.