RN Residency & Transition, Med Surg (CCH - JAN 2027)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

About The Position

Provides nursing care by using the nursing process and maintaining relevant, accurate, and current patient records. Documents patient assessments throughout the hospital admission, including physical, psychological, and social dimensions, as well as discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiates plans of care while communicating pertinent information to allied patient care providers. The nurse demonstrates proficiency in the charge nurse role and in computerized nursing informatics, and serves as a resource for patient care, orientation, and staff teaching. The position also involves participation in unit meetings, mandatory programs, quality-of-care activities, professional development, and nursing committees. The nurse adheres to safety and blood/body fluid policies, maintains patient and hospital confidentiality, and represents the hospital appropriately in the community and within the hospital. Other work-related duties may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam.
Read, write, and communicate in English.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred.
Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) preferred.

Responsibilities

Use the nursing process to care for patients and maintain relevant, accurate, and current patient records.
Document patient assessments throughout the hospital admission, covering physical, psychological, and social dimensions, and discharge plans.
Summarize assessment data, initiate plans of care, and communicate pertinent information to allied patient care providers.
Demonstrate proficiency in the charge nurse role.
Demonstrate proficiency in computerized nursing informatics and information systems.
Serve as a resource for patient care, orientation, and staff teaching.
Participate in at least four unit staff meetings per year, attend mandatory programs, and obtain three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
Participate in identifying aspects of patient care, indicators for monitoring care quality and appropriateness, and evaluation of care.
Follow safety and blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assess personal learning and development needs and maintain documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
Regularly update knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the ages of patients served.
Show willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Maintain confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and represent the hospital appropriately in the community and within the hospital.
Perform other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested by the immediate supervisor.