Night Shift RN: Inpatient Care & Patient Safety

South Shore Health; United States; On-site; USD 54,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not-for-profit healthcare system

Competitive PTO, benefits

Job summary

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA, is seeking a full-time RN for night shifts to provide individualized, outcome-oriented care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes medication management, care planning, timely admission assessments, ongoing evaluation, and safe discharge planning with a focus on patient and family-centered care.

The position requires MA RN licensure and relevant certifications; a strong commitment to a culture of safety and continuous professional development is

Qualifications

• RN licensure required in Massachusetts.
• ACLS, BLS and pediatric life support certifications preferred or required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medication administration policies.

Responsibilities

• Medication administration, transcription and documentation per SSH policies.
• Develop, update and document individualized plan of care and expected outcomes.
• Initiate admission assessment within 8 hours; educate patient/family throughout hospitalization.
• Ongoing assessment, reassessment and documentation following nursing policies.
• Assess pain using the appropriate scale and document responses to interventions.
• Support discharge/transfer planning with emphasis on timely goals and communication.
• Maintain safety standards, privacy practices and regulatory compliance.
• Commit to professional development and continuous improvement in patient care.

Skills

Nursing care

Patient assessment

Care planning

Communication

Education

RN - Registered Nurse (Massachusetts)

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification

NRP Certification

PALS Certification

TNCC Certification

TCAR Certification

Job description

South Shore Health in Weymouth, MA, is seeking a full-time RN for night shifts to provide individualized, outcome-oriented care using the nursing process. The role emphasizes medication management, care planning, timely admission assessments, ongoing evaluation, and safe discharge planning with a focus on patient and family-centered care.

The position requires MA RN licensure and relevant certifications; a strong commitment to a culture of safety and continuous professional development is