Registered Nurse (11p-7a) - East Sandwich

Spaulding Hospital Cape Cod; East Sandwich (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Cape Cod is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide compassionate patient care. The role involves administering medications, recording vital signs, and collaborating with healthcare teams. Applicants must have a Nursing Associate's Degree and a valid RN license. This position is ideal for those looking to start their nursing career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] required.
• BLS (AHA) certification required.
• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patients for reactions.
• Record medical information and vital signs.
• Consult with healthcare team members to evaluate patient care plans.

Skills

Excellent verbal and communication skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Knowledge of medical terminology

Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Overview

Accountable for interpreting the plan of medical care, assessment of patients' clinical decision-making regarding nursing care, assuring nursing care is provided in a safe and competent manner, providing individualized nursing care, and evaluating nursing care for groups of patients. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, detailed reports, and records.
• Administer medications to patients and monitor patients for reactions or side effects.
• Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
• Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.
• Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
• Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.

Education

Associate\'s Degree Nursing required or

Bachelor\'s Degree Nursing preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

• Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• BLS (AHA) - Generic Required

Experience

• Clinical nursing experience 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Familiarity with the principles and skills needed for practical nursing to provide patient care and treatment.
• Knowledgeable of the care required by respective age groups for which care is being provided.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Ability to accurately screen and triage acute patients.

Physical Requirements

• Standing Frequently (34-66%)
• Walking Frequently (34-66%)
• Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
• Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
• Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Cape and Islands Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.