Acute Care RN: Patient-Centered Safety & Care

South Shore Health; Rockland (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for acute care. The role focuses on individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process and collaboration with the care team.

Accountability includes medication administration, care planning, safety compliance, and professional development within hospital policies. Strong emphasis on patient and family-centered care and safe, ethical practice.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN with graduation from an accredited School of Nursing.
• Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• Demonstrates adherence to hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains a culture of safety and patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per SSH policies and documents accurately.
• Develops and updates individualized care plans and documents outcomes.
• Performs admission assessments within 8 hours and identifies teaching needs.
• Maintains documentation following nursing policy and standards.
• Assess and document patient pain levels and responses to interventions.
• Communicates plan of day and facilitates discharge planning as needed.
• Collaborates with patients and families to support patient-centered care.

Skills

Nursing

Team collaboration

Patient advocacy

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Lotus Notes

Job description

South Shore Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for acute care. The role focuses on individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process and collaboration with the care team.

Accountability includes medication administration, care planning, safety compliance, and professional development within hospital policies. Strong emphasis on patient and family-centered care and safe, ethical practice.