RN Residency & Transition, Med Surg (CCH - JUL 2026)
About The Position
This role focuses on the application of the nursing process in patient care, emphasizing accurate and up-to-date record-keeping, comprehensive patient assessments (physical, psychological, social), and effective discharge planning. The position also involves understanding and demonstrating proficiency in the charge nurse role, utilizing Computerized Nursing Informatics, and serving as a resource for patient care, staff orientation, and teaching. Participation in unit staff meetings, mandatory programs, and Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) activities is expected, along with contributing to the identification and evaluation of care quality indicators. Adherence to safety and blood/body fluid policies, along with continuous professional development and staying current with relevant techniques and regulations, is crucial. The role also encourages participation in Nursing Committees and maintaining confidentiality and a positive representation of the hospital in the community and internally. Performs other work-related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
