Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg

Tenet; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Generous paid time off

Career development

Job summary

Saint Vincent Hospital in Worcester, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) to deliver direct clinical care on assigned shifts and supervise clinical staff to ensure high-quality, safe patient care. You will coordinate care within the nursing process, adhere to safety and infection control standards, and participate in hospital-wide emergency response duties as needed.

The role requires graduation from a state-approved nursing program and active RN licensure, with CPR certification.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a state approved school of nursing or an accredited school.
• Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice as required by law.
• CPR certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, safe nursing care to assigned patients.
• Coordinate and integrate patient care based on the nursing process.
• Direct care according to safety, risk management, and infection control standards.
• Perform HICS responsibilities during emergencies and disasters.
• Know and follow hospital emergency codes and procedures.

Skills

Clinical nursing

CPR

Infection control

Patient assessment

Staff supervision

Education

State-approved nursing program (RN)

RN license/certification

Job description

This role provides direct clinical patient care. The role will assume responsibility for assessing, planning, implementing direct clinical care to assigned patients on a per shift basis, and unit level. The role is responsible for supervision of staff to which appropriate care is delegated. The role is accountable to support CNO to ensure high quality, safe and appropriate nursing care, competency of clinical staff, and appropriate resource management related to patient care.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• The RN provides high-quality, safe, cost-effective, total nursing care to all patients. The RN assumes responsibility for overall coordination and integration of patient care based on the nursing process.
• The RN directs care according to established standards of safety, risk management, QI, and Infection Control, with the goal being to discharge the patient with an optimum level of care provided.
• Assumes responsibility for coordination and planning of patient care within the prescribed medical regime.
• Performs and fulfills all HICS (hospital incident command system) responsibilities, assignments, tasks, and roles as directed and needed by the facility in times of emergency and/or disaster.
• Responsible for knowing the Hospital’s emergency codes, including the purpose and appropriate action for each, and adheres to the Hospital policies and procedures for each emergency code.
• Performs related duties as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Required:
• Education:Graduated from a state approved school of nursing or an accredited school.
• Certification: Currently licensed, certified, or registered to practice profession as required by law, regulation in state of practice or policy
• CPR
• Preferred:
• Education:Academic degree in nursing (bachelor's or master's degree).

ABOUT US

As a Registered Nurse with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients’ lives while enjoying a supportive work environment that fosters professional growth and work-life balance. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we understand that our greatest asset is our dedicated team of professionals. That’s why we offer more than a job – we provide a comprehensive benefit package that prioritizes your health, professional development, and work-life balance. The available plans and programs include:

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

ABOUT THE TEAM

Saint Vincent Hospital has been providing high-quality healthcare to Worcester and the surrounding communities for more than 125 years. At Saint Vincent Hospital, we believe you should have access to the treatments you need without having to travel far from home. We are proud to have been the first hospital in central Massachusetts to offer robotically assisted surgical procedures and minimally invasive, computer-assisted joint replacements. Some of the distinctions we have received include designations as a Blue Distinction Center for Cardiac Services, Bariatric Surgery, and both Knee and Hip Replacement. We continue to be leaders in advanced treatments like our CyberKnife Radiosurgery, and our Cardiac Rehabilitation Program which offers a unique, specialized approach to overcoming heart health challenges. Healthgrades awarded Saint Vincent Hospital #1 in Cardiology in the state and one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention in 2023 and 2024, which puts Saint Vincent Hospital in the top 5% of hospitals nationwide for coronary intervention. At Saint Vincent Hospital, you can grow your career skills through a wide range of specialties and help support the overall health of our community.

COMPENSATION

$50.14 - $51.30 **Individual wages are determined based upon a number of factors including, but not limited to, an individual’s qualifications and experience