RN, Med Surg

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking an RN for Med/Surg with full-time schedule (36 hours weekly) on rotating Eve/Nights, including weekends and holidays. The role emphasizes nursing process, patient education, and coordination with care teams.

Requirements include MA RN license, BLS, and 2 years Med/Surg acute care experience. BSN and cardiac care/chemotherapy experience are preferred. Compensation ranges from $38.36 to $78.11 hourly, with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• English language proficiency required.
• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing; RN licensed in Massachusetts.
• Current Basic Life Support certification.
• RN Residency & Transition (job code: 6004) must be completed within 3 months from start date.
• Med/Surg experience in an acute care facility within the last 2 years.
• Preferred BSN.
• Preferred experience in cardiac patients; chemotherapy/biotherapy certification/practicum are plus.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation.
• Administers and monitors patient responses to medications.
• Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel.
• Maintains high quality customer service standards.
• Documents assessment data and communicates plans to care team.
• Assumes charge nurse responsibilities and participates in nursing committees.
• Utilizes Computerized Nursing Informatics systems and maintains confidentiality.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license MA

BLS Certification

RN Residency & Transition completion within 3 months

Tools

Nursing Informatics systems

Job description

Job Description

RN, Med Surg (260720-50025509)

Purpose of Position: Delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation. Administers and monitors patient responses to all medications. Directs and guides patient care, teaching and activities of ancillary personnel while maintaining standards of professional nursing within the realm of Hospital Policy. Maintains and delivers the highest quality customer service standards.

Description

• Properly utilizes the nursing process in caring for patients by maintaining relevant, accurate and current patient records as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Provides documentation of assessment of the patient throughout the Hospital admission including physical, psychological, social dimensions and discharge plans. Summarizes assessment data and initiate plan of care with communication of pertinent data to allied patient care providers as evidenced by Nursing PI activities.
• Understands, assumes, and demonstrates proficiency in the role of charge nurse.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Computerized Nursing Informatics (information systems).
• Assumes role of resource person regarding patient care, orientation and teaching staff.
• Participates in at least four-unit staff meetings per year, attends mandatory programs and obtains three hours of Patient Care Assessment Committee (PCAC) credit per year.
• Participates in identification of the aspects of care for the patient, indicators used to monitor the quality and appropriateness of care, and the evaluation of that care. Adheres to safety, blood/body fluid policies and procedures.
• Assess personal learning development needs. Maintains documentation of current and ongoing professional development activities. Regularly up-dates knowledge of techniques and regulations appropriate to the age of the patient served. Shows a willingness to participate on Nursing Committees.
• Represents hospital in the community and within the hospital by maintaining confidentiality regarding patients and hospital matters and by presenting the hospital in a manner that will best market the services provided.
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

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
• (BLS) - Current Basic Life Support certification
• CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)
• CCHC Basic Arrhythmia Exam (pass prior to start date)
• RN Residency & Transition (job code: 6004), must be completed within 3 months from start date
• Med/Surg experience in an acute care facility within the last (2) two years
• (Preferred) - Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN)
• (Preferred) - Experience in the management of cardiac patients
• (Preferred) - ACLS, recent telemetry experience, Med/Surg. Certification (Preferred) – Chemotherapy/biotherapy certification
• (Preferred) – Chemotherapy practicum

Schedule Details: 36 Hours Per Week, Rotating Eve/Nights, 7p-7:30a, Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays (Mugar 5)

Organization

Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Hyannis

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: $38.36 - $78.11

Thepayrange 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. For annual salaries this is based on full-time employment.