RN Med Surg Palliative - Atwood 5
About The Position
Overview Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented RN for a Med/Surg Unit- Palliative UP TO $9,600 NEW HIRE SIGN ON BONUS! Hours: 32hrs Shift: Evening shift, 3:00pm - 11:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation Location: Charlton Memorial Hospital - Fall River, MA Atwood 5 is a 43 bed Medical/Surgical nursing unit. The patient population consists of adults and geriatrics with muti-system problems and diagnoses with some patients requiring surgical intervention. Atwood 5 specializes in the care of the Oncology and Palliative Care patients. Atwood 5 provides a wonderful foundation for solidifying your RN skills that can lead to many career opportunities at Southcoast!
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required.
- Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired
Nice To Haves
- Three (3) months experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Under direction of the Manager, Patient Services or designee of individual assigned unit, perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit.
- Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.
Benefits
- A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- Generous Earned Time Off Package
- Employee Wellbeing Program
- 403B Retirement Plan with company match
- Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training
- Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
- Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
