RN Registered Nurse Pratt 6 North Neuro Cardiac Med SurgPer Diem Tier 3

South Shore Health•Weymouth, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

South Shore Health is hiring a Registered Nurse for Pratt 6 North Neuro Cardiac Medical-Surgical. The nurse manages individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process and coordinates assessment, care planning, and care delivery in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. This is a Tier 3 per diem role with varied shifts. Nurses must work at least 48 hours per four-week schedule, including at least 24 hours on nights and/or weekends, and work two major holidays: one summer holiday and one winter holiday. The role includes medication administration and reconciliation; developing, communicating, and updating individualized care plans; assessing and documenting patient needs and outcomes; supporting patients and families; promoting safety and regulatory compliance; and collaborating with the clinical team. The nurse also maintains professional development, uses required technology and software, protects patient privacy, and provides culturally sensitive care to diverse populations.

Requirements

Registered Nurse (RN) license; Massachusetts RN registration is listed among license and certification requirements.
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing is preferred, not stated as a minimum requirement.
Previous acute care RN experience is preferred, not stated as a minimum requirement.
Must work at least 48 hours per schedule period, including at least 24 hours on nights and/or weekends in each four-week schedule.
Must work two major holidays: one summer and one winter holiday.
At least five contact hours per year in the area of practice.
Must comply with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and organizational requirements.
Depending on department, certifications such as BLS, ACLS, Emergency Response Training, NRP, PALS, TNCC, or TCAR may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administer, transcribe, and record medications according to SSH policies; complete medication reconciliation and follow procedures for narcotic administration, counts, waste, and discrepancies.
Develop, communicate, evaluate, and update prioritized, individualized plans of care and document patient outcomes.
Complete admission assessments within eight hours; identify and document patient and family teaching needs; continue assessment and reassessment within nursing practice.
Document patient care according to nursing policy, unit standards, disease processes, and nurse-sensitive indicators.
Assess and document comfort and pain, including responses to pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions.
Advocate for patients and families, raise ethical concerns with the clinical team, and use available resources to support ethical decisions.
Communicate the plan of the day using the unit whiteboard and facilitate discharge or transfer, communicating barriers through the chain of command.
Promote a culture of safety by using two patient identifiers, following time-out procedures, complying with hand hygiene and universal precautions, using personal protective equipment, and disposing of hazardous materials appropriately.
Maintain awareness of safety data sheets, help ensure the environment meets regulatory requirements, and understand assigned responsibilities during hospital codes and emergencies.
Maintain professional development, incorporate evidence-based practice and performance improvement into nursing practice, and obtain at least five contact hours per year in the area of practice.
Practice within the legal boundaries of the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and direct licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
Use feedback constructively, maintain professional relationships, apply critical thinking, communicate effectively through the chain of command, and stay informed about hospital policy and procedure changes.
Use Lotus Notes and required departmental software, and understand how to operate during downtime.
Comply with applicable legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, education, and other organizational requirements; report potential compliance issues through appropriate channels.
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, respond sensitively to diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services and online sources to provide care.