Observation Unit Nurse

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association; Dickson (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Health & Hospital Association seeks a Registered Nurse to work in the Observation Unit, delivering high-quality, evidence-based care for patients requiring short-term monitoring and treatment.

The role focuses on comprehensive assessments, timely medication administration, and dynamic care planning in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment, with emphasis on safety, documentation, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Active RN license and nursing experience.
• Strong assessment, medication administration, and clinical monitoring skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.
• Commitment to quality improvement and professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and administer medications.
• Implement and update individualized care plans based on patient needs.
• Closely monitor vital signs and clinical status to detect early changes.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to facilitate safe discharges or admissions.
• Educate patients and families about care plans and health management.
• Accurately document all care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Follow safety protocols and infection prevention standards.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Assessment

Medication administration

Clinical monitoring

Communication

Teamwork

Safety practices

Infection control

Quality improvement

Education

RN license (active)

Job description

Role: Registered Nurse in the Observation Unit, responsible for providing high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients requiring short-term monitoring and treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments and administer medications.


• Implement and update individualized care plans based on patient needs.


• Closely monitor vital signs and clinical status to detect early changes.


• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including physicians, therapists, and case managers, to facilitate safe discharges or admissions.


• Educate patients and families about care plans and health management.


• Accurately document all care activities in the electronic medical record (EMR).


• Follow safety protocols and infection prevention standards.


• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications And Skills

• Current RN license and relevant nursing experience.


• Strong assessment, medication administration, and clinical monitoring skills.


• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.


• Knowledge of safety and infection control practices.


• Commitment to quality improvement and professional growth.