RN Residency & Transition, Med Surg (CCH - SEP 2026)

Cape Cod Healthcare•Hyannis, MA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Residency & Transition program focused on Med Surg at CCH, starting September 2026. The position involves utilizing the nursing process to care for patients, maintaining accurate patient records, and developing care plans. The RN will also take on responsibilities such as charge nurse duties, informatics proficiency, and serving as a resource for staff. Participation in unit meetings, mandatory programs, and patient care assessment is required. The role also includes adhering to safety policies, assessing personal development needs, staying updated on relevant knowledge, and potentially participating in Nursing Committees. Additionally, the RN will represent the hospital positively in the community and within the organization, maintaining confidentiality and marketing hospital services. Other assigned duties by the supervisor are also part of the role.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Basic Life Support Certification required
Successful passage of CCH’s Pharmacology exam
Must read, write and communicate in English

Nice To Haves

BSN Preferred
ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans.
Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care.
Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
Assesses personal learning development needs.
Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities.
Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served.
Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.