RN - Medical / Surgical (Seasonal) Per Diem Day

Jupiter Medical Center•Lexington, MA

About The Position

Within nursing services, the Registered Nurse is accountable and responsible for providing patient-centered care to an assigned group of patients. The RN plans, directs, and evaluates nursing care using a holistic view that may include patients’ physical, developmental, emotional, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and functional status. The RN gathers information in an orderly manner to develop a comprehensive standard of care, meet identified patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the effectiveness of the nursing plan of care. The RN follows established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures when administering care. Initial assessments establish a baseline for future comparisons and individualized care, while ongoing assessments and reassessments address patients’ changing needs. The RN ensures accurate documentation and adequate supplies, and is knowledgeable in the operation of equipment. The RN also educates peers, patients, and families. All aspects of the role support service excellence and a healing environment. Other duties may be assigned. This is a seasonal per diem position requiring a minimum of three shifts per week between October 2026 and May 2027. The position requires completion of annual Joint Commission mandatory education, in-service and health requirements, attendance at new employee orientation, participation in the TB/PPD Surveillance Program, and maintenance of required professional licenses and certifications.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current RN licensure in the state of Florida.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association for Healthcare Providers.
Two current years of Med/Surg experience in a hospital or acute setting.
Work a minimum of three shifts per week between October 2026 and May 2027.
Ability to work in a stressful environment, work independently, make sound decisions, and remain detail-oriented, alert, and self-motivated.
Ability to push or pull up to 40 pounds and carry or lift up to 50 pounds.
Meet annual Joint Commission education, in-service, health, new-employee-orientation, and TB/PPD surveillance requirements.
Maintain required professional licenses and certifications.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and evaluate nursing care for an assigned group of patients.
Provide patient-centered care using a holistic assessment of patients’ needs and status.
Collect assessment information to develop a comprehensive standard of care, meet patient-care outcomes, and evaluate the nursing plan of care.
Follow established nursing objectives, standards, policies, and procedures when administering nursing care.
Conduct initial assessments to establish a baseline and ongoing assessments and reassessments to respond to changing patient needs.
Ensure accurate documentation and adequate supplies, and demonstrate knowledge of equipment operation.
Educate peers, patients, and their families.
Support service excellence and a healing environment.
Complete annual mandatory education, in-service, health, orientation, TB/PPD surveillance, and licensing or certification requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.