Acute Care Registered Nurse — Patient-Centered, Safe Care

South Shore Health; Walpole (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to manage individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process. You will coordinate and complete assessments, plans of care, and direct patient care in accordance with hospital policy.

Responsibilities include medication administration, reconciliation, documentation, and timely discharge planning, with emphasis on patient/family-centered care and safety in a compliant, professional environment.

Qualifications

• RN license or eligibility to practice in MA.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Minimum Acute Care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer, transcribe, and record medications per SSH policies.
• Complete medication reconciliation per SSH policy.
• Document narcotic handling per policy.
• Develop and update individualized plan of care and document outcomes.
• Initiate admission assessment within 8 hours of admission.
• Assess and document patient needs and educate patient/family.
• Communicate plan of day and coordinate discharge by 12:00pm.
• Maintain safety, infection control and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Medication Admin

Care planning

Documentation

Patient Education

Nursing Assessment

Communication

Ethical Reasoning

Safety Culture

Education

BSN

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Lotus Notes

Learning Management System

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to manage individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process. You will coordinate and complete assessments, plans of care, and direct patient care in accordance with hospital policy.

Responsibilities include medication administration, reconciliation, documentation, and timely discharge planning, with emphasis on patient/family-centered care and safety in a compliant, professional environment.