Registered Nurse, Med Surg

Jobtailor; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an RN in Massachusetts to provide direct patient care using established nursing standards and the nursing process. The role covers admission through discharge with age-appropriate care for a diverse patient population.

The ideal candidate holds Massachusetts licensure, BLS and ACLS certifications, and preferably a BSN. Strong assessment, care planning, and delegation skills are essential in this clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration.
• BLS certification required for every RN unless current ACLS certification is held, plus any unit-specific certifications and competencies.
• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing.
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan, deliver, and manage direct patient care using the nursing process and nursing practice standards.
• Utilize the Nursing Process to manage patient care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population.
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to standard procedure.
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, including discharge planning.
• Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting.
• Delegate appropriately according to job descriptions and competency levels.

Skills

Massachusetts Nursing Licensure

BLS Certification

Nursing Process

Patient Assessment

ACLS Certification

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Job description

• Plan, deliver, and manage direct patient care using the nursing process and nursing practice standards
• Utilize the Nursing Process to manage patient care from admission through discharge, appropriate to the developmental age of the patient population
• Perform patient assessments and reassessments according to standard procedure
• Develop and coordinate individualized plans of care, including discharge planning
• Direct, supervise, coordinate, and evaluate nursing care within the assigned clinical setting
• Delegate appropriately according to job descriptions and competency levels

Requirements

• Current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and registration
• BLS certification required for every RN unless current ACLS certification is held, plus any unit-specific certifications and competencies
• Thorough knowledge of the discipline of Nursing
• Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing highly preferred

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in patient care management through the Nursing Process, including assessment, planning, and evaluation. Holds current Massachusetts Nursing licensure and BLS certification, with a strong foundation in nursing standards and practices.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Massachusetts Nursing Licensure
• BLS Certification
• Nursing Process
• Patient Assessment
• Individualized Care Planning

Hard Skills

• Patient Care Management
• Patient Assessment
• Care Coordination
• Discharge Planning
• Nursing Practice Standards

Soft Skills

• Supervision
• Delegation
• Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• BLS Certification
• ACLS Certification

Industry Keywords

• Nursing
• Clinical Setting
• Patient Population
• Competency Levels