Registered Nurse - Tele-Observation - 24 nights

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 across age groups, cultures, and psychosocial, spiritual, and disability concerns, consistent with the admission and discharge criteria of the assigned unit. The nurse delivers direct and indirect care through the nursing process and works within Sturdy Health policies, practice guidelines, and nursing standards, as well as the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and applicable CDC, OSHA, regulatory, and accreditation standards. This position is in Tele-Observation and is scheduled for 24 hours per week on nights. The RN assesses and monitors patients, plans and provides individualized care, administers medications, documents care, educates and supports patients and families, and responds to emergencies. The position also includes collaboration with healthcare professionals, delegation consistent with applicable requirements, participation in quality improvement and evidence-based practice, and Charge Nurse duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
Current BLS certification.
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 of the position, including its work 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 to work in a fast-paced environment or 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, or operating medical equipment.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy environments, and other patient-care elements within a hospital.

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, co-workers, physicians, and other customers.
Collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated, comprehensive care plans.
Assess and record vital signs and gather and document patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and current health status.
Assess patients systematically for care needs and changes in condition, behavior, or response to treatment.
Administer and accurately record medications according to provider orders and established protocols.
Provide nursing care using techniques and processes suited to each patient’s needs.
Delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines.
Maintain accurate 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, such as 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.
Treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, with sensitivity to differing needs and backgrounds.
Meet annual safety training requirements.