Emergency Department RN: Fast-Paced Patient Care

South Shore Health; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse for acute care to manage individualized, outcome oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The RN provides care and services through coordinated assessment, planning, and delivery in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes medication administration, plan of care development, patient safety and family-centered care, with a focus on timely admissions, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• RN - Registered Nurse license required.
• BLS/ACLS/NRP/PALS certifications may be required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications following SSH policies and procedures.
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• Complete medication reconciliation per SSH policy.
• Document narcotic withdrawal, administration, and resolve discrepancies.
• Develop, update, and document individualized plan of care and outcomes.
• Initiate admission assessments within 8 hours and identify teaching needs.
• Continue assessment and document patient care per nursing standards.
• Maintain patient safety and comply with regulatory requirements.
• Support patient and family centered care and facilitate discharge planning.

Skills

Medication administration

Nursing documentation

Plan of care development

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

RN license

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

BSN preferred

Tools

Lotus Notes

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse for acute care to manage individualized, outcome oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The RN provides care and services through coordinated assessment, planning, and delivery in accordance with hospital policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes medication administration, plan of care development, patient safety and family-centered care, with a focus on timely admissions, discharge planning, and regulatory compliance.