RN Med/Surg-Tele
About The Position
Southcoast Health is seeking an RN for the Med/Surg-Tele unit at Charlton Memorial Hospital in Fall River, Massachusetts. The role is scheduled for 36 hours on an evening/night shift from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m., with weekend and holiday rotation. The unit includes a 20-bed ICU step-down unit specializing primarily in pulmonary care and chronic pulmonary diseases, as well as a fast-paced 10-bed observation unit for cardiac and neurological rule-out patients. Patients may have multiple comorbidities, including DKA, ventilator or chronic tracheostomy needs, atrial fibrillation, COPD, and stroke. The unit emphasizes teamwork. Under the direction of the Manager, Patient Services or the designee for the assigned unit, the RN coordinates total nursing care, participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership through cooperation with ancillary nursing and other patient-care team personnel. The RN helps maintain standards for professional nursing practice and must have the knowledge and skills to provide age-appropriate care for the patient groups regularly served. Pay is based on experience, with a listed range of $42.37–$77.81 per hour. Southcoast Health describes itself as a not-for-profit charitable health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent.
- Current RN licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal influenza and COVID-19, or qualify for and sign a statement requesting exemption for medical or personal reasons.
Nice To Haves
- Three months of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate total nursing care for patients.
- Participate in patient and family teaching.
- Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient-care team personnel.
- Maintain standards for professional nursing practice within the assigned patient-care unit.
- Provide care appropriate to the age groups of patients regularly served.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous Earned Time Off package.
- Employee Wellbeing Program.
- 403B retirement plan with company match.
- Tuition assistance and Federal Loan Forgiveness programs.
- Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
