Pediatric Inpatient RN - Night Shift, High-Impact Care

southshorehealth; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Hospital seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the pediatric inpatient unit. The role involves medication administration, care planning, and collaboration with the Boston Children's Physician group for high-acuity pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include initiating admission assessments within 8 hours, documenting care per policy, and actively contributing to a culture of safety. The position emphasizes patient- and family-centered care with a target discharge by noon.

Qualifications

• Medication administration following SSH policies and procedures.
• Medication reconciliation as per SSH policy.
• Documentation of narcotic administration and discrepancies per policy.
• Initiation of admission assessment within 8 hours of admission.
• Document and communicate individualized plan of care and outcomes.
• Assess and reassess patient needs and teach patient/family.
• Document all care per nursing standards and policies.
• Maintain patient safety and participate in codes and emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Develop, update, and communicate individualized care plans.
• Discharge planning to meet 12:00pm goal and address barriers.
• Ensure accuracy and safety in medication administration and documentation.

Skills

Medication administration

Documentation

Nursing assessment

Patient advocacy

Education

Registered Nurse (RN)

Tools

Electronic health records

Job description

South Shore Hospital seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse to join the pediatric inpatient unit. The role involves medication administration, care planning, and collaboration with the Boston Children's Physician group for high-acuity pediatric patients.

Responsibilities include initiating admission assessments within 8 hours, documenting care per policy, and actively contributing to a culture of safety. The position emphasizes patient- and family-centered care with a target discharge by noon.