Clinical Support RN

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 107,000; Part time

Job summary

Falmouth Hospital Association in Massachusetts–Falmouth is seeking a Clinical Support RN to mentor novice nurses and provide direct patient care across Med-Surg units. The role focuses on coaching, evidence-based practice, and high-quality outcomes while maintaining exceptional patient service.

The position requires an active MA RN license, BLS/ACLS, and 3–5 years in acute care with telemetry. Schedule is 24 hours/week with rotating evenings and holidays.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current and valid Massachusetts RN license.
• BLS and ACLS certified.
• 3–5 years of recent acute care Med/Surg or CC experience.
• Telemetry experience required.
• Experience in precepting or education preferred.
• Proficiency in electronic documentation systems.
• Commitment to service excellence and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Rounds on Med-Surg patient care areas, offering coaching to novice RNs and other staff.
• Provides safe, high-quality, age-appropriate care in all assigned areas.
• Assists with patient assessments and discharge planning in collaboration with the team.
• Administers and monitors medications with the primary RN and responds to changes.
• Maintains accurate electronic documentation and supports education initiatives.

Skills

English communication

Leadership

Coaching/mentoring

Critical thinking

Electronic documentation

Education

BSN preferred

Massachusetts RN license

Accredited School of Nursing

Tools

Nursing informatics

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

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Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.

Job Description - Clinical Support RN (260821-50024067)

Job Description

Clinical Support RN - ( 260821-50024067 )

Purpose of Position : The Clinical Support RN is a highly skilled and experienced registered nurse who provides direct patient care and clinical support throughout the hospital. This role centers on mentoring and supporting novice RNs during their transition into practice, in addition to delivering clinical support across all Med-Surg staff. The Clinical Support RN acts as a resource, role model, and coach, rounding on all Med-Surg units to promote evidence-based practice, critical thinking, and confidence among newer nurses. This role also supports quality patient outcomes and reinforces adherence to hospital policies and nursing standards, while maintaining the highest level of customer service.

Description

Description :

1. Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.

2. Rounds on all Med-Surg patient care areas, assisting as needed and offering clinical expertise, coaching, and just-in-time teaching, to novice RNs and other Med Surg staff.

3. Provides safe, high-quality, and age-appropriate care in all assigned areas, deploying to various units as needed by the Nursing Supervisor.

4. Provides guidance and support to less experienced nursing staff, fostering clinical competence, confidence, and professional development.

5. Promotes the effective use of the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in patient care, and ensures proper documentation aligned with Nursing PI activities.

6. Assist with patient assessments throughout the hospital admission, including physical, psychological, social, and discharge planning dimensions, and communicates findings with the interdisciplinary team.

7. In conjunction with the primary RN, Administers and monitors the effects of medications and responds to changes in patient condition promptly and effectively.

8. Supports staff by transporting and assisting patients in radiology and other ancillary departments.

9. Maintains proficiency in nursing informatics systems and ensures accurate, timely electronic documentation in collaboration with the primary RN.

10. Collaborates with Nursing Education to stay informed of new initiatives, acting as a unit-level resource for education rollouts and best practices.

11. Models service excellence and maintains professionalism when interacting with patients, families, staff, and the community.

12. Adheres to infection control and hospital safety protocols including those related to blood and body fluid exposure.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor to support departmental operations and patient care

Qualifications

Qualifications :

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
• Current and valid Massachusetts RN license.
• (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
• (ACLS) – Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification
• (De-escalation) - Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 90 days, offered within)
• CCHC Pharmacology Exam (successfully pass)
• CCHC Basic Arrythmia Exam (successfully pass)
• 3–5 years of recent acute care Med/Surg or Critical Care experience (within last 2 years) – Required
• Telemetry experience – Required
• Experience in precepting, mentoring, or education – Preferred
• Strong communication, critical thinking, and leadership abilities
• Demonstrated ability to coach and support novice nurses
• Proficiency in electronic documentation systems
• Commitment to service excellence and teamwork

Schedule Details : 48PP (24 Hours Per Week), Rotating Eves, 3p-11p, Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays

Organization

Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department : FHA-Med / Surg Routine

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 38.36 - $ 78.11

Thepayrange displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.