RN - Emergency Department (36 hours/Nights)

Sturdy Memorial Hospital•Attleboro, MA

1d•$36 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high-quality care to patients across age groups and with varied cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, and disability-related needs. The RN provides direct and indirect nursing care through the nursing process and works within Sturdy Health policies, practice guidelines, and nursing standards, as well as the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and applicable CDC, OSHA, regulatory, and accreditation requirements. This is a 36-hour-per-week night position, scheduled from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The role includes responding to emergency situations, coordinating individualized care, educating and supporting patients and families, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to quality improvement and evidence-based practice. An eligible candidate may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Current Massachusetts RN license.
Current BLS certification.
ACLS certification is required for ED RN positions.
PALS certification is required for ED RNs, in addition to ACLS and BLS.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational skills, and adaptability.
Command of verbal and written English.
Ability to fulfill the essential functions of the role, including its work hours, locations, and physical demands, with or without reasonable accommodation.
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; and push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
Fine motor skills for tasks such as administering injections, inserting catheters, and operating medical equipment.
Ability to work in conditions involving communicable diseases, body fluids, and potentially stressful or noisy environments, and to meet annual safety training requirements.

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

Provide timely, positive responses 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 to monitor patient status.
Gather and document patients’ medical histories, symptoms, and current health status.
Assess patients’ care needs and identify 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 suited 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 and continuous quality improvement.
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.