RN Residency & Transition, Med Surg (FH - JAN 2027)

Cape Cod Healthcare; Falmouth (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Cod Healthcare is seeking candidates for RN Residency & Transition in Med Surg at Falmouth. The program runs with rotating shifts (7p-7a or 7a-7p) and emphasizes patient-centered care, interdepartmental collaboration and ongoing nursing education.

Responsibilities include nurse staffing, medication administration, charting in EMR, and adherence to policies. Eligible applicants must be licensed in MA, BLS, and prefer BSN with ACLS.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support Certification required
• Successful passage of CCHC’s Pharmacology exam
• Must read, write and communicate in English
• BSN Preferred
• ACLS preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinates total nursing care for patients.
• Participates in patient and family teaching.
• Administers medications safely.
• Documents according to guidelines and uses EMR.
• Responds appropriately in emergency/urgent situations.
• Cares for post-operative patients and patients with telemetry or cardiac care needs

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient care

English proficiency

Education

Registered Nurse license in MA

BSN preferred

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

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 Residency & Transition, Med Surg (FH - JAN 2027) ( 261102-50000125 - 2 )

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.

• 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.
• Performs other work-related duties and activities as assigned or requested his/her immediate supervisor.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
• Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
• Basic Life Support Certification required
• Successful passage of CCHC’s Pharmacology exam
• Must read, write and communicate in English
• BSN Preferred
• ACLS preferred

Schedule Details : RN Residency & Transition Program (JAN-2027), 28-Week Training Program - Various Positions Available! Eve/Night/Day, Shifts can include: 7p-7a or 7a-7p, Rotating Days, E/O Weekend & Rotating Holidays

Organization

Falmouth Hospital Association

Primary Location

Massachusetts-Falmouth

Department : FHA-Med / Surg Routine

Annual/Hourly : Hourly

Hiring Pay Range : $ 39.7 - $ 85.7