RN Residency & Transition, Birthing Center

Cape Cod Healthcare Inc.; Hyannis (MA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis, MA is seeking an RN Residency & Transition candidate for the Birthing Center. The role supports nursing care across assessments, plans and education, with a focus on patient safety and high service standards.

Schedule details include 24 hours per week with rotating shifts, every other weekend and rotating holidays. Eligible candidates must hold MA RN licensure and complete required certifications within set timelines.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Graduate of a School of Nursing.
• Preferred BSN nursing degree.
• RN licensed in Massachusetts.
• BLS certification.
• CCHC Pharmacology exam (must pass prior to start).
• ACLS certification (to be obtained within 6 months).
• De-escalation certification (within 90 days).
• PALS certification (within 6 months).
• FHM training within 3 months and every 2 years in position.
• Highest-level diploma/transcript for those performing moderate testing.
• Baby-Friendly competencies within 1 year.
• Scrub training for cesarean sections within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Delivers patient care through the nursing process (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation).
• Administers and monitors patient responses to medications.
• Directs and guides patient care, teaching, and activities of ancillary staff.
• Maintains and delivers high-quality customer service to patients and families.
• Uses nursing informatics systems proficiently.
• Communicates assessment data to care team for planning and discharge.
• Participates in staff meetings and mandatory educational programs.
• Contributes to quality improvement and safety initiatives.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

BSN preferred

Massachusetts RN license

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

De-escalation certification

Fetal Monitoring (FHM) training

Baby-Friendly competencies

Job description

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 and attends mandatory educational programs.
• 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.
• Assesses 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.
• Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers and co-workers.
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

RN Residency & Transition, Birthing Center – Grade NS1, Job Code: 6008

• Ability to read, write and communicate in English
• Graduate of a School of Nursing
• (Preferred) – bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN)
• (RN) - Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• (BLS) - Basic Life Support certification
• CCHC Pharmacology Exam (pass prior to start date)
• (ACLS) – Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
• (De-escalation) - Completion of an approved De-escalation Certification Course (obtain within 90 days, offered within)
• (PALS) – Pediatric Advanced Life Support certification (obtain within 6 months, offered within)
• (FHM) - Fetal Monitor Course within 3 months of position and every 2 years in position
• Copy of the highest-level clinical diploma/degree and/or transcript required for those employees performing moderate complexity testing
• Completion of Baby-Friendly competencies within 1 year of position
• Completion of scrub training for cesarean sections within 1 year of position

Schedule Details: 24 Hours Per Week, Rotating 7a-7:30p and 7p-7:30a Every Other Weekend and Rotating Holidays

Organization : Cape Cod Hospital

Primary Location : Massachusetts-Hyannis

Department : CCH-Birthing Center

Annual/Hourly: Hourly

Hiring Pay Range: 38.36 - 81.23