Acute Care RN: Patient-Centered & Safety-Driven

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

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to manage individualized nursing care using the nursing process within an acute care setting in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes medication administration, plan of care development, documentation, patient and family engagement, and ongoing safety compliance.

Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, documenting care, discharge planning, and collaborating with the care team to address barriers and ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• RN license required
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Certification requirements may include BLS, ACLS, ECTC/NRP/PALS/TCAR dependent on department

Responsibilities

• Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care using the nursing process.
• Administers, transcribes, and records medications per SSH policies; performs medication reconciliation.
• Develops and updates individualized plan of care and documents outcomes; conducts admission assessment within 8 hours.
• Documents patient care per policy and disease processes; monitors pain scores and patient response to interventions.
• Ensures safety and compliance; educates on hand hygiene, codes, privacy and security policies.
• Maintains professional development with continued education requirements; seeks feedback and collaborates across disciplines.
• Utilizes Lotus Notes and department software; operates effectively in downtime.
• Facilitates discharge/transfer by addressing barriers with the team.
• Works to center patient and family in care planning and respects patient preferences.
• Adheres to age and culture considerations and uses interpreter services when needed.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to manage individualized nursing care using the nursing process within an acute care setting in Massachusetts. The role emphasizes medication administration, plan of care development, documentation, patient and family engagement, and ongoing safety compliance.

Responsibilities include medication reconciliation, documenting care, discharge planning, and collaborating with the care team to address barriers and ensure high-quality