RN - Emergency Department (36 hours/Evenings)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

8d•$36 - $56•Onsite

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 and considers cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, and disability-related needs, consistent with the assigned unit’s admission and discharge criteria. The role delivers direct and indirect nursing care through application of the nursing process and follows Sturdy Health policies, practice guidelines, nursing standards, the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC and OSHA standards, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation requirements. This is a 36-hour weekly Emergency Department role scheduled from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. The RN assesses patients, administers and documents care and medication, collaborates on individualized care plans, responds to emergencies, educates and supports patients and families, and contributes to quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Charge Nurse duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts state RN license.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS certification is required for RNs in the Emergency Department, in addition to BLS.
PALS certification is required for RNs in the Emergency Department, in addition to ACLS and BLS.
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 position’s essential functions, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to health or 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; stand and walk for prolonged periods; and push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Ability to work in conditions that may involve communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy environments, and other patient-care elements within a hospital setting.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.
New graduate nurses are accepted for some positions.

Responsibilities

Respond in a timely and positive manner to the needs of patients, families, coworkers, and physicians.
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.
Independently provide nursing care using techniques and processes appropriate 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 nursing 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, including monitors, IV pumps, and ventilators.
Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives and contribute to best practices in patient care.
Develop and maintain positive working 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 while being sensitive to differing needs, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.
Meet annual safety training requirements.