Surgical/Ortho RN - Night Shift & Career Growth

MelroseWakefield Healthcare; Wyoming (MA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries & benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Clinical mobility tracks

Free parking

Job summary

MelroseWakefield Healthcare seeks an RN to provide direct patient care with independence and collaboration in a Tufts Medicine system. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and evaluation of individualized care plans for patients and families, in alignment with physician orders and department policies.

The RN will engage in performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development, while supporting discharge planning and staff precepting in a busy hospital

Qualifications

• Massachusetts RN Licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Department-specific certifications may be required.
• Experience based on level I–IV.
• BSN preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participates in performance improvement initiatives.
• Integrates evidence-based practice into clinical care.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s plan of care.
• Uses nursing judgment to tailor the plan based on patient needs.
• Manages patient assignment and team resources.
• Develops an educational plan for patient and family.
• Supports informed decisions and advance directives.
• Continuously revises the care plan as health status changes.
• Develops discharge plans with referrals including community resources.
• Supports transition of new staff and precepts teammates.
• Encourages professional development and committee involvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Nursing process knowledge

Education

Massachusetts RN License

BSN preferred

Job description

MelroseWakefield Healthcare seeks an RN to provide direct patient care with independence and collaboration in a Tufts Medicine system. The role emphasizes assessment, planning, and evaluation of individualized care plans for patients and families, in alignment with physician orders and department policies.

The RN will engage in performance improvement, evidence-based practice, and ongoing professional development, while supporting discharge planning and staff precepting in a busy hospital