RN, Med Surg

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc. is seeking an RN for Med Surg in Massachusetts (Falmouth) with responsibilities to coordinate patient care, educate families, and administer medications.

The role requires MA RN licensure and completion of CCHC pharmacology and basic arrhythmia exams, with 7a-7p shifts and rotating weekends/holidays. This exempt, salaried position includes working with an interdisciplinary team and providing high-quality care to postoperative and telemetry patients in the FHA-Med/Surg 3

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing.
• RN license in Massachusetts (MA).
• CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date).
• CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (pass prior to start date).

Responsibilities

• Coordinates total nursing care for patients.
• Participates in patient and family teaching.
• Administers medications safely.
• Documents according to entity/department guidelines.
• Cares for post-operative patients.
• Manages patients with various conditions and devices.
• Provides care using the nursing process and within an interdisciplinary team.

Skills

English literacy

Education

Registered Nurse license (MA)

Graduate of accredited nursing program

CCHC Pharmacology Exam

CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam

Job description

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Exempt (Salaried) position salary ranges are based on a 40-hour workweek (37.5 hours for VNA) and offers are prorated based on FTE.

Job Description - RN, Med Surg (261005-50003188)

Job Description

RN, Med Surg - ( 261005-50003188 )

Purpose of Position : Coordinates total nursing care for patients. Participates in patient and family teaching.Demonstrates leadership abilities by working cooperatively with nursing and other patient care team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing in the clinical setting.

Description

• Practices according to entity mandatory requirements.
• Practices according to department expectations.
• Practices with a Customer Service approach to all activities.
• Cares for patients utilizing the nursing process.
• Provides care as part of the interdisciplinary team.
• Utilizes internal and external resources.
• Provides effective patient/family teaching.
• Documents according to entity/department guidelines.
• Administers medications safely.
• Provides care according to best practice standards of care in nursing.
• Identifies signs and symptoms of neglect/abuse and reports as required by law.
• Cares for the terminally ill patient and family.
• Manages the patient with pain.
• Utilizes chemical and physical restraints as per policy.
• Utilizes techniques of time management effectively.
• Provides care respective of patient's advance directives.
• Maintains appropriate licenses, certifications, registrations to perform duties of their designated role/positions.
• Addresses the age-specific needs of patients, specifically adolescents, adults, geriatric adults.
• Performs skills safely and according to specific policies/protocols.
• Manages patients with chest drainage devices.
• Manages patients with Intravenous Therapy.
• Uses Electronic Medical Record appropriately and accurately.
• Manages patients receiving epidural analgesia.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill in administration and assessment of patient response to cardiac medications.
• Manages patients on telemetry monitoring.
• Responds appropriately in emergency/urgent situations.
• Provides care to post-operative patients.
• Cares for patients with orthopedic diagnoses.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and communicate in English
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing
• (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)

• CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (pass prior to start date)

Schedule Details : 72PP (36 Hours Per Week), Rotating Days/Eves, 7a-7p, Every Other Weekend & Rotating Holidays (Med Surg 3)

Organization

Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department : FHA-Med / Surg 3

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 38.36 - $ 78.11

The pay range displayed on each job posting reflects the anticipated range for new hires. A successful candidate’s actual compensation will be determined after taking factors into consideration such as the candidate’s work history, experience, skill set, and education. This is not inclusive of the value of Cape Cod Healthcare’s benefits package (if applicable), which includes among other benefits, healthcare/dental/vision and retirement. Exempt (Salaried) position salary ranges are based on a 40-hour workweek (37.5 hours for VNA) and offers are prorated based on FTE.