Maternity Services Registered Nurse 36hrs E/N (3p-3a)

sturdymemorial; Attleboro (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The Registered Nurse at Sturdy Health in Massachusetts optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high-quality care across all age groups in line with unit standards and regulatory guidelines.

Responsibilities include assessment, care planning, medication administration, patient and family education, and collaboration with physicians and the healthcare team to ensure safe, effective care.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred, for many roles.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required for Cardiac Rehab.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely, compassionate care to patients across all ages.
• Collaborate with physicians and allied health staff to develop and implement care plans.
• Monitor vital signs and respond to changes in patient conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document appropriately.
• Educate patients and families about conditions, treatments, and post-discharge care.
• Maintain accurate patient records and ensure privacy and confidentiality.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Verbal and written English

Customer service

Education

Graduate of nursing program

Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred

Bachelor's degree in nursing required for Cardiac Rehab

Job description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 -

The Registered professional nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high quality care. The RN promotes excellence in nursing practice by delivering expert care to patients in all age groups, cultures, psychosocial, spiritual and disability concerns consistent with the admission/discharge criteria of the assigned unit. The RN renders direct and indirect outcome nursing care through the application of the nursing process, functions within policies, practice guidelines and nursing standards of Sturdy Health in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC, and OSHA standards, and any other applicable regulatory or accreditation agency.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
• Bachelor's degree in nursing preferred
• Bachelor's degree in nursing required for Cardiac Rehab.

Licenses/Certification:

• Current Massachusetts state RN license
• All RNs must have current BLS certification
• ACLS is required with BLS for RN positions on the following units/departments: Telemetry, ICU, ED, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, Pain Clinic, LDRP, PACU, Med/Surg
• NRP is required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on LDRP
• PALS is required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on PACU and ED

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• New Graduate Nurses accepted for some positions.
• Excellent communication and customer services skills required.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, good organizational skills, and adaptability.
• Command of verbal and written English

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care setting preferred.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co-workers, and physicians.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated, and comprehensive care plans.
• Regularly assess and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) to monitor patient status.
• Gather and document patients' medical history, symptoms, and current health status.
• Systematically assess patients for care needs, changes in condition, behavior, or response to treatment.
• Administer and accurately record medications (oral, intravenous, etc.) according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Independently administer nursing care, applying both simple and complex techniques and processes that are specific to the needs of the patient.
• Delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment as well as individualized nursing plans of care.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of illness and treatment.
• Educate patients and their families about their conditions, treatment options, and strategies for maintaining health and preventing illness.
• Respond to medical emergencies, providing first aid and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Utilize and maintain medical equipment (e.g., monitors, IV pumps, ventilators).
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices in patient care.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility.
• Visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement and preventing error from reaching the patient.
• Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
• Remain up to date on current and emerging nursing practice.
• Ensure all licensure, certifications and competencies are current.
• Apply a growth mindset and maintain a spirit of inquiry.
• Incorporate and apply research and evidence-based practice.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Age and Diversity Related Criteria:

Consistently treats patients, colleagues and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

Ability to Fulfill Job Expectations:

Must have the ability to perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations, and physical demands, without posing a direct threat to the health and safety of themselves or other individuals in the workplace, and with or without reasonable accommodation.

Physical Demands:

Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity. Requires mental alertness, stamina to work in a fast-paced environment or in emergency situations