Impactful Acute Care RN—Patient-Centered Care

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

Job summary

South Shore Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to manage individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement and document patient care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes medication administration, patient-family centered care, safety and quality, and ongoing professional development. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes and discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing.
• Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• RN - Registered Nurse required.
• Depending on department, Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manages individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the nursing process.
• Medication administration, transcription, recording per SSH policies; includes narcotic verification and reconciliation.
• Develops and updates individualized plan of care; initiates admission assessment within 8 hours; documents teaching needs.
• Documents patient care per policies; monitors indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI) and pain management; communicates plan of day.
• Seeks help to represent patient/family; raises ethical questions with clinical team; discharge/transfer planning by 12:00pm.
• Maintains culture of safety; adheres to hand hygiene; ensures regulatory compliance; protects patient privacy and information.
• Engages in professional development with evidence-based practice and performance improvement.
• Utilizes technology (Lotus Notes, department software) and understands downtime procedures.

Education

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing

Job description

South Shore Health is seeking an experienced registered nurse to manage individualized, outcome oriented nursing care through the nursing process. You will assess, plan, implement and document patient care in accordance with department policies and procedures.

The role emphasizes medication administration, patient-family centered care, safety and quality, and ongoing professional development. You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to support patient outcomes and discharge planning.