Registered Pre Surgical Evaluation Nurse Per Diem Tier 3

South Shore Health•Hingham, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process and coordinates assessment, planning, treatment, and other care processes in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures. The position requires experience in a pre-surgical department. The nurse administers and reconciles medications, develops and documents individualized plans of care, assesses and reassesses patient needs and comfort, supports patients and families, and coordinates transfers and discharge. The role also includes promoting a safe environment, maintaining professional development and regulatory compliance, using required technology, protecting patient information, and providing culturally responsive, age-appropriate care. This is a per diem, part-time position on the day shift. Employees 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 and one winter. Occasional overtime may be required.

Requirements

Pre-surgical department experience required.
Registered Nurse (RN) license required; the listed RN credential is from the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing.
Minimum education: graduate of an accredited School of Nursing is preferred.
Previous acute-care RN experience is preferred.
Depending on the department, certifications may be required, including BLS, ACLS, Emergency Response Training, NRP, PALS, TNCC, or TCAR.
Work at least 48 hours per four-week schedule, with at least 24 hours worked during a night and/or weekend.
Work two major holidays per schedule cycle: one summer and one winter.
Occasional overtime may be required.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Administer, transcribe, and document medications according to policy; complete medication reconciliation and follow required procedures for narcotic administration, counts, waste, and discrepancies.
Develop, communicate, evaluate, update, and document prioritized patient care plans and outcomes.
Assess and reassess patient needs, comfort, pain, and responses to interventions; document care according to nursing policies and applicable standards.
Identify and document patient and family teaching needs, support patients and families, and seek resources to address ethical questions and concerns.
Communicate the plan of the day using the whiteboard and facilitate discharge or transfer, communicating barriers through the chain of command.
Verify patient identity and procedural details before care or invasive procedures, follow hand-hygiene and infection-control practices, use personal protective equipment, and dispose of hazardous materials appropriately.
Maintain a safe environment, understand emergency-preparedness responsibilities, and comply with regulatory requirements.
Pursue professional development, incorporate evidence-based practice and improvement initiatives, and practice within the legal boundaries of the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act.
Direct licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned; respond appropriately to feedback and work collaboratively with colleagues.
Use required technology and departmental software, access relevant email and learning resources, and understand downtime procedures.
Comply with legal, regulatory, ethical, privacy, security, and organizational requirements; report potential compliance issues through appropriate channels.
Provide patient- and family-centered care that respects preferences and includes family participation as appropriate.
Apply age and cultural awareness, respond sensitively to diverse populations, and use resources such as interpreter services when appropriate.
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 and one winter.