Night Shift RN – Emergency Department Leader

NeighborHealth Corporation; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Life & Disability Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending

Paid Holidays/Vacations/Sick Time

Staff Development Benefit

Malpractice Coverage

Free Parking

Job summary

NeighborHealth Corporation in the Boston area is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead the Emergency Department. The role includes triaging patients, delivering nursing care to all ages, coordinating patient flow, and ensuring timely documentation per policy.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing program degree, an active MA RN license, and ACLS/PALS certifications, with 1 year of critical care or 3 years in Med/Surg/Emergency. Work 36 hours weekly on a 7pm–7am schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing strongly preferred.
• MA RN License required.
• Current ACLS and PALS Certification required.
• Minimum of one year RN critical care experience or three years of experience in Med/Surg or Emergency.
• 36 hours per week/7pm - 7am

Responsibilities

• Assess the health status of individuals and detect changes in order to take necessary actions.
• Documents all care information concisely, accurately, and completely in a timely manner.
• Documentation to also include (pain assessment/re-assessment, medication administration, and patient ED course).
• Triages patients and assigns accurate acuity based on standards of care and department policy.
• Assumes responsibility for direct patient care and prepares patients for exams.
• Safely and effectively administers medications, tests, and treatments as ordered.
• Reports adverse reactions to medications and/or treatments in accordance with department policy.
• Takes a proactive role assisting with patient discharge, hospital transfers, and arranging outpatient testing.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician.
• Teaches and educates patients and caregivers on how to manage illnesses, injuries, and home care needs.
• Recognizes the unique safety needs of elderly and pediatric patients, ensuring they receive assistance as needed.
• Follows established departmental policies and procedures for environmental safety and infection control.

Skills

Nursing care

Triage

Documentation

Medication administration

ACLS

PALS

Patient education

Education

RN license

BSN preferred

Accredited nursing program

Job description

NeighborHealth Corporation in the Boston area is seeking a Registered Nurse to lead the Emergency Department. The role includes triaging patients, delivering nursing care to all ages, coordinating patient flow, and ensuring timely documentation per policy.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited nursing program degree, an active MA RN license, and ACLS/PALS certifications, with 1 year of critical care or 3 years in Med/Surg/Emergency. Work 36 hours weekly on a 7pm–7am schedule.