RN Med/Tele
About The Position
Southcoast Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse for the Med/Tele unit at Tobey Hospital in Wareham, Massachusetts. The position is on SK2, a busy medical telemetry unit with an average daily census of 24 patients, offering exposure to a variety of diagnoses and a collaborative team environment. The schedule is 36 hours, with a day/evening shift from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.; off-shift rotation may be needed, including shifts such as 7:15 p.m. to 7:15 a.m. The role includes every-other-weekend and holiday rotation. Under the direction of the Manager, Patient Services or designee, 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 nurse maintains professional nursing practice standards and applies the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients regularly served. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit health system serving Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. The organization describes its workplaces as inclusive and ethical, and its culture as committed to caregivers, patients, and the community. Compensation is based on experience, with a listed pay range of $40.35 to $71.76 per hour.
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 an exemption by signing a statement certifying the choice to be exempt for medical or personal reasons once hired.
Nice To Haves
- Over three months up to and including one year of experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate total nursing care for patients under the direction of the Manager, Patient Services or designee.
- Participate in patient and family teaching.
- Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing staff and other patient-care team personnel.
- Maintain standards for professional nursing practice within the assigned patient-care unit.
- Provide care using knowledge and skills appropriate to the ages 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.
- Available to regular-status employees scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
