RN Med/Surg- Neuro

Southcoast Health; New Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 55,104,000 - 75,768,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits

Earned Time Off package

403B Retirement Plan with companymatch

Tuition assistance

Employee wellbeing program

Job summary

Southcoast Health is seeking a talented registered nurse for the Med/Surg- Neuro unit at St. Luke's Hospital in New Bedford, MA. This 36-bed unit specializes in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Level 2 Trauma with telemetry monitoring for up to 26 patients.

We offer a supportive multidisciplinary team and opportunities for new-to-practice nurses. The role requires Massachusetts RN licensure, BLS and a nursing degree from an accredited program.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing is required.
• Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Three (3) months experience is preferred.
• Stepdown training within 12 weeks of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID-19 virus or be exempt with a signed exemption statement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate total nursing care for patients.
• Participate in patient and family teaching.
• Provide leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel.
• Deliver age-appropriate care to patients on the unit.

Skills

RN Licensure

BLS Certification

Telemetry Monitoring

Education

Nursing degree (ASN/BSN)

Job description

Community Focused. Care Driven.

Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it's our way of life, and you'll be at the heart of it.

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeast Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted 'Best Place to Work' for 7 years in a row!

We are searching for a talented RN for the Med/Surg- Neuro unit

Hours: 36hrs

Shift: Day/Evening shift, 7:00am - 7:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

This is a 36 bed Medical Surgical unit, specializing in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Level 2 Trauma. We also provide Telemetry monitoring for up to 26 patients. Our patient population includes those undergoing Vascular surgery, Thoracic and General Surgery. We take great pride in providing excellent patient care in conjunction with all members of our Multidisciplinary Team. Great Opportunity for New To Practice Nurses!

A career at Southcoast Health offers you:

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package

• Generous Earned Time Off Package**

• Employee Wellbeing Program

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Under direction of the Manager, Patient Services or designee of individual assigned unit, perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required.

• Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.

• Three (3) months experience is preferred.

• Stepdown training within 12 weeks of hire.

• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience.