ER Nurse: Fast-Paced Acute Care & Patient-Centered

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

Job summary

South Shore Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The role involves medication administration, planning and documenting care, and ensuring patient safety and experience across shifts.

Responsibilities include admission assessment within eight hours, comprehensive documentation, and active participation in a culture of safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; validation by the MA Board of Registration; BSN desirable.
• Five (5) years clinical nursing experience with demonstrated clinical competence.
• RN license to practice in Massachusetts.
• ACLS certification; PALS or ENPC certification.
• TNCC – Trauma Nursing Core Course (preferred).
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing with leadership potential.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
• Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care and document outcomes.
• Initiate admission assessment within 8 hours of admission; document teaching needs.
• Document all patient care according to nursing policy, unit standards, and disease processes; monitor patient comfort and response to interventions.
• Maintain compliance with hand hygiene guidelines; use PPE and dispose of hazards per policy; ensure regulatory standards.
• Engage in professional development: obtain at least 5 contact hours/year and stay informed on policy changes.
• Utilize Workday and department software; operate during downtime and maintain required systems.
• Maintain privacy and security of patient information; raise compliance issues to management.

Education

BSN desirable

Job description

South Shore Health System is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse to provide individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care using the nursing process. The role involves medication administration, planning and documenting care, and ensuring patient safety and experience across shifts.

Responsibilities include admission assessment within eight hours, comprehensive documentation, and active participation in a culture of safety and compliance.