Acute Care RN - Patient-Centered Care & Safety

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

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized, outcome-oriented care using the nursing process. You will coordinate and deliver care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, ensuring quality and safety at every step.

You will manage medication administration, documentation, and plan of care while engaging patients and families, participating in discharge planning, and maintaining professional standards and compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• RN – Registered Nurse license required; BLS/ACLS may be required depending on department.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per SSH policies and documents accordingly.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans with patient and family involvement.
• Performs accurate patient assessments and documents outcomes; ensures safety and compliance.
• Maintains a culture of safety with proper infection control and emergency preparedness.
• Uses Lotus Notes and department software for communication and learning resources.
• Ensures privacy and security of patient information and reports any compliance issues.

Skills

Nursing care

Documentation

Patient communication

Clinical assessment

Team collaboration

Education

RN License

Tools

Lotus Notes

Learning Management System

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized, outcome-oriented care using the nursing process. You will coordinate and deliver care in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, ensuring quality and safety at every step.

You will manage medication administration, documentation, and plan of care while engaging patients and families, participating in discharge planning, and maintaining professional standards and compliance.