Acute Care RN — Patient-Centered & Safety-Driven

South Shore Health; Holbrook (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The role entails medication administration, care planning, and comprehensive documentation in accordance with hospital policies and patient needs.

Responsibilities include admission assessments within 8 hours, ongoing patient/family education, and ensuring a safe, compliant unit environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Massachusetts.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Previous acute care experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per SSH policies and documentation requirements.
• Develops and updates individualized plan of care with outcomes.
• Performs admission assessments within 8 hours of admission and documents teaching needs.
• Documents patient care per policies; monitors pain and patient response to interventions.
• Advocates for patient/family and communicates plan of day across shifts.
• Maintains safety culture and regulatory compliance; follows hand hygiene and PPE guidelines.
• Engages in professional development with evidence-based practice and performance improvement.
• Ensures patient and family centered care and respects patient preferences throughout care.

Skills

Nursing clinical skills

Communication

Patient care

Education

Graduate of accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Lotus Notes

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The role entails medication administration, care planning, and comprehensive documentation in accordance with hospital policies and patient needs.

Responsibilities include admission assessments within 8 hours, ongoing patient/family education, and ensuring a safe, compliant unit environment.