Acute Care RN: Patient-Centered Care & Safety Leader

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA seeks a Registered Nurse to manage individualized, outcome oriented nursing care using the nursing process. You will coordinate assessment, planning, and delivery of care in alignment with hospital policies.

The role emphasizes medication administration, patient/family education, discharge planning, and documentation, with a strong focus on safety and quality. Preferred candidates have acute care RN experience and hold appropriate licenses and certifications.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN - Registered Nurse license (MA).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications may be required.
• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• Commitment to patient- and family-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration, transcription, and recording per SSH policies.
• Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care and document outcomes.
• Initiate admission assessment within 8 hours of admission and document teaching needs.
• Document all patient care following nursing policy, unit standards, and applicable disease processes.
• Ensure patient safety and timely handoffs; participate in discharge planning and transfers.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Assessment

Plan of care

Patient education

Safety & quality

Communication

Education

RN - Registered Nurse

BLS/ACLS certifications may be required

Job description

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA seeks a Registered Nurse to manage individualized, outcome oriented nursing care using the nursing process. You will coordinate assessment, planning, and delivery of care in alignment with hospital policies.

The role emphasizes medication administration, patient/family education, discharge planning, and documentation, with a strong focus on safety and quality. Preferred candidates have acute care RN experience and hold appropriate licenses and certifications.