Registered Nurse (RN) - General Surgery

Alpha Home Health and Hospice; East Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpha Home Health and Hospice seeks a Registered Nurse for a surgical/labor and delivery focused role. The nurse will assess patients, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and implement individualized care plans, promoting safe, age-appropriate care.

Qualifications include an accredited nursing program graduate with a Connecticut RN license and CPR at hire. Prior surgical or labor and delivery experience, especially assisting with C-sections, is highly valued.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold a current nursing license.
• CPR certification required at hire.
• Experience in surgical or labor and delivery settings, especially assisting with C-sections, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments across psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural aspects.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Administer medications safely following policies and age-specific considerations.
• Follow safety protocols for patient identification, surgical procedures, and time-outs.
• Document care and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and communicate effectively with surgical staff.
• Prepare operating rooms and assist with specimen handling.
• Demonstrate flexibility, critical thinking, and autonomous practice in high-stress environments.
• Provide age-appropriate care and interpret patient data to meet individual needs.
• Serve as a professional role model and mentor colleagues while pursuing ongoing development.

Skills

RN license

CPR certification

Surgical/L&D experience

Effective communication

Medication safety

Aseptic technique

Autonomous practice

Prioritization under pressure

Education

Accredited nursing program graduate

Job description

Role Overview:

This position is for a Registered Nurse providing high-quality, patient-centered care in a surgical or labor and delivery setting. The nurse collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, assesses patient needs, and implements individualized care plans. They communicate effectively, respond quickly to changes in patient conditions, and promote safe, age-appropriate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive patient assessments, including psychosocial, physical, educational, and cultural aspects.
• Collaborate with surgical teams to develop and evaluate care plans.
• Administer medications safely, following policies and age-specific considerations.
• Follow safety protocols for patient identification, surgical procedures, and time-outs.
• Document care and patient responses accurately and promptly.
• Maintain aseptic techniques and communicate effectively with surgical staff.
• Prepare operating rooms with necessary supplies and assist with specimen handling.
• Demonstrate flexibility, critical thinking, and autonomous practice in high-stress environments.
• Provide age-appropriate care, interpreting patient data to meet individual needs.
• Serve as a professional role model, mentor colleagues, and pursue ongoing development.

Qualifications & Skills

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program with a current Connecticut RN license.
• CPR certification required at hire.
• Previous experience in surgical or labor and delivery, particularly assisting with C-sections.
• Effective communication skills, basic computer proficiency, and knowledge of medication safety and aseptic techniques.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and demonstrate sound judgment.