RN, Emergency - Nantucket

IntelliResume; Nantucket (MA); On-site; USD 52,348 - 122,606; Full time

Job summary

Nantucket Cottage Hospital seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for its Emergency Department in Nantucket, MA. You will provide high-quality nursing care to patients of all ages in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong assessment, documentation, and collaboration to plan and implement patient care, discharge planning, and education. Rotating shifts with a full-time schedule apply, with opportunities for teamwork and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school; BSN preferred.
• Three years of related experience preferred.
• Current, valid Massachusetts RN license; BLS/CPR within one week; ACLS/PALS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect and document data within 24 hours of admission.
• Document significant findings of ongoing assessment.
• Formulate and communicate the patient plan of care.
• Discharge planning within 24 hours of admission.
• Educate patient and document teaching plans.

Skills

Clinical nursing

Patient assessment

Documentation

BLS/CPR

Education

BSN preferred

Massachusetts RN license

Job description

About This Role

The Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Nantucket Cottage Hospital provides quality nursing care to patients of all ages. This role is ideal for experienced nurses who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering exceptional patient care.

Highlights

• Pay: $37.69 - $89.59/Hourly
• Location: Nantucket, MA
• Facility: Nantucket Cottage Hospital
• Schedule: Full-Time, Rotating shifts

What You'll Do

• Collect and document all data pertinent to each patient’s actual and potential needs within twenty-four (24) hours of admission.
• Document and report significant findings of ongoing patient assessment.
• Formulate the patient plan of care based on age-specific needs and acceptable standards of practice.
• Communicate the patient plan of care through shift reports and other established procedures.
• Formulate discharge plan within twenty-four (24) hours of admission.
• Implement and document teaching plan in the patient record.
• Organize own patient care and demonstrate ability to set priorities.
• Administer safely and document medications according to established procedures.
• Evaluate nursing interventions to changing patient situations as demonstrated by patient outcome.
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational and patient information in accordance with Hospital policy.

Requirements

Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing school required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of prior, related experience preferred.

Licenses & Certifications: Current, valid Massachusetts Registered Nurse (RN) license required. BLS/CPR certification required within one week of hire. ACLS and PALS certification required prior to completion of orientation or within 6 months of hire. Professional certification in applicable nursing field(s) preferred.