Acute Care RN: Patient-Focused Leader

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

Job summary

South Shore Health in South Weymouth, MA is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to provide individualized, outcome-oriented care using the nursing process within our acute care settings. You will coordinate assessment, planning, and delivery of care while adhering to department and hospital policies, ensuring safe, patient-centered experiences.

The role emphasizes medication administration, accurate documentation, care planning, family engagement, and continuous professional development to

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN licensed to practice in Massachusetts.
• Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• BLS; ACLS and other certifications may be required

Responsibilities

• Administers medications per SSH policies and procedures.
• Completes medication reconciliation per SSH policy.
• Documents patient care following nursing policies and disease processes.
• Develops, evaluates and updates individualized plan of care.
• Initiates admission assessment and educates patient/family.
• Maintains safety, privacy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Communicates daily plan of day and discharge goals.
• Collaborates with patient/family in care planning and evaluation

Skills

Nursing process

Medication administration

Documentation

Patient education

Pain assessment

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Tools

Lotus Notes

Learning Management System

Nursing software

Job description

South Shore Health in South Weymouth, MA is seeking a skilled Registered Nurse to provide individualized, outcome-oriented care using the nursing process within our acute care settings. You will coordinate assessment, planning, and delivery of care while adhering to department and hospital policies, ensuring safe, patient-centered experiences.

The role emphasizes medication administration, accurate documentation, care planning, family engagement, and continuous professional development to