RN Surgical Services-Per Diem

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc.; Eastville (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services in the Acute Care MED/SURG unit, adhering to federal, state and local standards and hospital policies.

The role includes assessments, planning, and patient education with discharge planning, aligned with leadership and clinical coordination. The position emphasizes teamwork, adherence to safety procedures, and delivering high-quality patient care across age groups, from pediatrics to geriatrics, in an

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• Licenses: RN license required.
• Experience: 2–3 years of Medical/Surgical experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess physical, psychological and social dimensions of the patient and document assessments.
• Implement plan of care and nursing orders with safety precautions.
• Document nursing interventions, patient responses and discharge details.
• Provide patient and family education and discharge planning with bedside reporting.
• Coordinate unit routines, mentor staff and ensure equipment readiness.
• Care for patients across age groups from pediatrics to geriatrics and various medical/surgical needs.
• Maintain age-appropriate communication and identify own learning needs.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Decision making

Communication

Patient education

Education

Associate's Degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job is to provide nursing services in the Nursing Acute in accordance with the current applicable Federal, State and local standards, guidelines and regulations and established policies and procedures as may be directed by the CEO, Director of Physician Services, CNE and practice providers.

Does this position require Patient Care? Yes

Essential Functions

• Assesses physical, psychological and social dimensions of the patient:
  • Applies knowledge of illnesses, injuries and disease and uses available resources in assessment process.
  • Provides written assessment of patient on admission.
  • Documents nursing intervention, patient response, effectiveness and complications and summarizes information on discharge.
  • Summarizes assessment data and makes a nursing care plan which is written and communicated to other patient care providers.
• Implements plan of care:
  • Implements clinical and technical aspects of care and nursing orders in accordance with established policies and procedures.
  • Intervenes with proper technique, procedure and safety precautions to meet individual needs of patients.
• Functions within the limits of State Nurse Practice Act, hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
• Patient and family instruction/education and discharge planning:
  • Assesses, plans and implements instruction for patient and family needs.
  • Communicates such plan via Bedside Shift Report.
  • Provides verbal and written instructions including medication and side effects.
• Professional leadership:
  • Reports patient care or management problems to Clinical Coordinator and/or supervisor when necessary and investigates and intervenes in problem situations reporting appropriate information.
  • Makes outpatient assignment based on acuity and staff qualifications and experience.
  • Coordinates unit routines, providing guidance to staff, orienting new staff, assuring presence and working order of emergency equipment.
• Unit requirements: Acute care- MED/SURG:
  • Demonstrates ability to care for patients in various age group, pediatrics to geriatrics.
  • Demonstrates ability to care for surgical patients.
  • Demonstrates ability to care for medical patients.
  • Demonstrates ability to provide safe environment for short-term psychiatric patients.
  • Demonstrates a working knowledge and safe use of medications specific to the acute care patient population.
• Personal growth and development:
  • Identifies own learning needs and seeks opportunities for self growth, using and sharing skills gained through continuing education classes.
  • Has completed annual nursing competencies.
  • Has attended annual mandatory day.
• Age specific competency:
  • Evaluates for age-appropriate behavior, motor skills and physiological norms of patients, recognizing a patient’s psychological development and modifies approaches for patients.
  • Interview and communication techniques are age-appropriate.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Nursing required
• Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No
• Licenses and Credentials: Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required
• Experience: 2-3 years of Medical/Surgical experience
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Must be able to read, write legibly, speak clearly and understand the English language.
  • Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action in a timely fashion.
  • Must possess the ability to deal tactfully with staff, patients, family members, visitors, government agencies/personnel and the general public.
  • Must possess the willingness to work harmoniously with professional and non‑professional personnel and the general public.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Remote Type: Onsite
Work Location: One Hospital Road
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0
Employee Type: Per Diem
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
Pay Range: $41.92 - $101.09/Hourly
Grade: RN6401

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EEO Statement

1550 Martha's Vineyard Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and TitleI of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

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