RN Med/Surg- SK3

Southcoast Health System•Wareham, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. We are searching for a talented RN for the Med/Surg Unit at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, MA. SK3 is a 21 bed surgical unit specializing in the care of post-operative patients. The patient population includes patients undergoing Bariatric surgery, Orthopedic surgery, General surgery, Gyn surgery, and Plastic surgery. SK3 prides itself in providing excellent patient care using a multidisciplinary approach. We also provide Telemetry monitoring.

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

Over three months up to and including one year experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients.
Participate in patient and family teaching.
Provide 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.
Provide care that is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.