Emergency Department RN - Fast-Paced Acute Care

South Shore Health System; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage individualized, outcome oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The RN will coordinate care, assess patients, plan care, and ensure compliance with hospital policy and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities include medication administration, care planning, and ensuring documentation accuracy. The role emphasizes patient/family centered care, professional development, and effective use of technology in daily practice.

Qualifications

• RN license required and nursing degree completed.
• Ability to develop and communicate a prioritized plan of care.
• Commitment to patient and family centered care and safety.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications following SSH policies and document accordingly.
• Develop and update individualized care plans and document outcomes.
• Ensure patient safety and adherence to infection control and regulatory standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development and participate in performance improvement.
• Utilize technology (Lotus Notes) to access email and learning resources.
• Comply with hospital policies, privacy, and security requirements.
• Collaborate with patient and family in care planning and discharge planning.

Skills

Assessment & care planning

Patient communication

Family-centered care

Documentation accuracy

Education

RN license

Nursing degree

Tools

Lotus Notes

LMS

Job description

South Shore Health System is seeking a Registered Nurse to manage individualized, outcome oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The RN will coordinate care, assess patients, plan care, and ensure compliance with hospital policy and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities include medication administration, care planning, and ensuring documentation accuracy. The role emphasizes patient/family centered care, professional development, and effective use of technology in daily practice.