Registered Nurse RN Pratt 6 North Neuro Cardiac Nights

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process and coordinates assessment, care planning, and treatment in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This role is in the Pratt 6 North Neuro Cardiac department at South Shore Health in Weymouth, Massachusetts, on the night shift. The position is full-time, budgeted for 36 hours, with a schedule of 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., every third weekend, and rotating holidays and weekends. The RN administers and documents medications, develops and updates individualized plans of care, assesses and reassesses patients, provides patient- and family-centered care, supports safe care and regulatory compliance, and contributes to professional development and quality improvement. The RN directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned and works collaboratively with patients, families, and colleagues across disciplines.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license required.
Previous acute-care RN experience preferred.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing preferred.
Depending on the department, certifications may be required, including BLS, ACLS, Emergency Response Training, NRP, PALS, TNCC, or TCAR.

Nice To Haves

Previous acute-care RN experience.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.

Responsibilities

Administer, transcribe, reconcile, and document medications according to South Shore Health policies and procedures; follow procedures for narcotic administration, counts, waste, and discrepancy resolution.
Develop, discuss, communicate, evaluate, and update prioritized, individualized plans of care and document patient outcomes.
Initiate admission assessments within eight hours; identify and document patient and family teaching needs; continue assessments and reassessments to identify care needs.
Document patient care according to nursing policies, unit standards, disease processes, 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, seek support when they cannot represent themselves, and raise ethical concerns with the clinical team.
Communicate the plan of the day using the whiteboard and update it each shift.
Facilitate discharge and transfer with a goal of 12:00 p.m. and communicate barriers through the chain of command.
Promote a culture of safety by verifying patient identity and procedure details, following hand-hygiene and universal-precaution guidance, using personal protective equipment, and disposing of hazardous materials appropriately.
Maintain a compliant care environment and understand individual responsibilities during hospital codes and emergency preparedness events.
Pursue professional development through evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement; obtain at least five contact hours annually in the area of practice.
Practice within the legal boundaries of the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and direct other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Respond appropriately to feedback, maintain professional working relationships, use critical thinking to resolve problems, communicate through the chain of command, and stay informed about policy and procedure changes.
Use Lotus Notes and software applications required by the department and unit, and understand how to operate during downtime.
Follow applicable legal, regulatory, and ethical standards and policies; protect patient privacy and security; report potential compliance issues; and complete mandatory compliance education.
Respect patient and family values, preferences, and expressed needs; collaborate with them in planning, implementing, and evaluating care; and welcome family participation according to patient preferences.
Apply age and cultural awareness, interact sensitively with diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services and online sources to support care.