Registered Nurse RN Float Pool Nights

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•$40 - $84•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse in the Med Surg Float Pool manages individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care through the nursing process. The role provides care, treatment, and services by coordinating assessment, care planning, and care delivery in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The nurse assesses patient and family needs, develops and communicates prioritized plans of care, administers medications, maintains IV access, and promotes patient safety. The position also includes documentation, patient advocacy, discharge and transfer coordination, collaboration with the care team, and participation in professional development and unit initiatives. Nurses use required technology and applications, including Lotus Notes and Meditech. This is a full-time night position, scheduled for three 12-hour shifts per week, including every third weekend and every other holiday. Float Pool nurses receive an additional $5 per hour for each shift worked.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (listed as preferred minimum education).
Registered Nurse (RN) license/registration.
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification; the posting specifies American Heart Association certification, including courses offered through SSH.
Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing knowledge and skills.
CAP Education Verification required.

Nice To Haves

Previous acute care RN experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assess and diagnose patient and family needs, including initiating admission assessments within eight hours and identifying teaching needs throughout hospitalization.
Develop, evaluate, update, and document individualized plans of care in collaboration with patients, families, and designated support persons.
Communicate the plan of care with the primary nurse and facilitate discharges and transfers, aiming for a 12:00 p.m. goal and escalating barriers through the Chain of Command.
Document patient care according to nursing policies, unit standards, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Assess and document patient comfort using appropriate pain scales and record responses to pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
Advocate for patients and families who are unable to represent themselves, and raise ethical concerns with the clinical team while seeking appropriate resources.
Administer, transcribe, and record medications in accordance with hospital policies; follow narcotic documentation, count, wasting, and discrepancy procedures.
Initiate and maintain IV access according to hospital policy and procedure.
Promote a culture of safety by using two patient identifiers, following time-out procedures, adhering to hand hygiene and universal precautions, using personal protective equipment, and properly disposing of hazardous materials.
Assess fall risk and implement appropriate interventions; maintain a compliant environment and understand individual responsibilities during hospital codes and emergencies.
Conduct patient handoffs using SBAR principles, including walking rounds.
Maintain professional development through evidence-based practice, research, performance improvement, required continuing education, and participation in unit or hospital initiatives.
Practice within the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Understand and demonstrate charge nurse, preceptor, and mentor responsibilities; analyze problems, evaluate solutions, use the Chain of Command, and stay informed about changes to hospital policies, procedures, and equipment.
Interact compassionately and humanistically with patients and families, demonstrating empathy, sensitivity, and patience.
Use Lotus Notes and required Meditech applications, and continue learning and adopting new technologies and procedures.