RN Summer Temp on Martha's Vineyard

Mass General Brigham•Oak Bluffs, MA

3d•$38 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

Site: Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. We are seeking to fill 2 day positions from 8am to 8pm and 8 night positions from 8pm to 8am. Looking for a start date of April 20, May 4, May 18 or June 1 through September 14, 2026. Job Summary We are seeking Summer Temp RN's to fill 2 Day (8am to 8pm) and 8 night (8pm to 8am) positions! Every other weekend and holidays required The primary purpose of your job is to provide nursing services in the Nursing Acute in accordance with the current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the CEO, Director of Physician Services, CNE and practice providers. Essential Functions Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of the patient: Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and disease and uses available resources in assessment process. Provides written assessment of patient on admission. Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness and complications and summarizes information on discharge. Summarizes assessment data and makes a nursing care plan which is written and communicated to other patient care providers. Implements plan of care: Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures. Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patients. Functions within the limits of State Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures. Patient and family instruction/education and discharge planning: Assesses, plans and implements instruction for patient and family needs. Communicates such plan via Bedside Shift Report. Provides verbal and written instructions including medication and side effects. Professional leadership: Reports patient care or management problems to Clinical Coordinator and /or supervisor when necessary and investigates and intervenes in problem situations reporting appropriate information. Makes outpatient assignment based on acuity and staff qualifications and experience. Coordinates unit routines, providing guidance to staff, orienting new staff, assuring presence and working order of emergency equipment. Unit requirements: Acute care- MED/SURG: Demonstrates ability to care for patients in various age group, pediatrics to geriatrics. Demonstrates ability to care for surgical patients. Demonstrates ability to care for medical patients. Demonstrates ability to provide safe environment for short-term psychiatric patients. Demonstrates a working knowledge and safe use of medications specific to the acute care patient population. Personal growth and development: Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth, using and sharing skills gained through continuing education classes. Has completed annual nursing competencies. Has attended annual mandatory day. Age specific competency: Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms of patients, recognizing a patient’s psychological development and modifies approaches for patients. Interview and communication techniques are age-appropriate. Required for All Jobs Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all policies and standards Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Requirements

Associate's Degree Nursing required
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in Massachusetts
Current BLS /CPR certification required within 1 week of hire. AHA and ARC accepted
ACLS and PALS certification required prior to completion of orientation or within 6 months of hire, whichever comes first
1 year prior, related of Medical/Surgical experience

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of the patient
Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and disease and uses available resources in assessment process.
Provides written assessment of patient on admission.
Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness and complications and summarizes information on discharge.
Summarizes assessment data and makes a nursing care plan which is written and communicated to other patient care providers.
Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patients.
Functions within the limits of State Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Assesses, plans and implements instruction for patient and family needs.
Communicates such plan via Bedside Shift Report.
Provides verbal and written instructions including medication and side effects.
Reports patient care or management problems to Clinical Coordinator and /or supervisor when necessary and investigates and intervenes in problem situations reporting appropriate information.
Makes outpatient assignment based on acuity and staff qualifications and experience.
Coordinates unit routines, providing guidance to staff, orienting new staff, assuring presence and working order of emergency equipment.
Demonstrates ability to care for patients in various age group, pediatrics to geriatrics.
Demonstrates ability to care for surgical patients.
Demonstrates ability to care for medical patients.
Demonstrates ability to provide safe environment for short-term psychiatric patients.
Demonstrates a working knowledge and safe use of medications specific to the acute care patient population.
Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth, using and sharing skills gained through continuing education classes.
Has completed annual nursing competencies.
Has attended annual mandatory day.
Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms of patients, recognizing a patient’s psychological development and modifies approaches for patients.
Interview and communication techniques are age-appropriate.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards