Registered Nurse Job at South Shore Health (Weymouth)

Registered Nurse

South Shore Health

Location:
United States , Weymouth

Category:
Nursing

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

38.20 - 77.39 USD / Hour

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Job Description:

You don't need to work in Boston to find a diverse range of surgical cases! Our community-based hospital performs all surgical services, except cardiac. We offer free parking/shuttle services for employee's, so you won't incur the additional expense or hassle that comes with commuting into the city. ( Please note there is a (30) minute call requirement(average (3) shifts/month). We do not have a call room available at this time, however, are able to offer $2,500 Relocation Assistance ***

Job Responsibility:

Medication Administration: Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications
Completes medication reconciliation process
Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy and resolves narcotic discrepancy
Plan of care/Documentation/Patient Family Centered Care/Patient Experience: Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient
Develop, evaluate and update individualized plan of care for patient and documents outcomes
Initiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admissions, identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs
Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice
Documents all patient care following the department of nursing policy, unit based standards, disease processes and nurse sensitive indicators
Assess/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention
Works on behalf of patient /family
Raises ethical questions and concerns with clinical team
Actively communicates plan of day via white board updating every shift
Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00pm, communicates barriers utilizing chain of command
Safety/Quality: Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure
Complies with the current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing
Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times
Understands and is able to demonstrate individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness
Professional Development: Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development
Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice
Practices within the legal boundaries of MA Nurse Practice Act
Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback
Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues
Critical Thinking: analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions
Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy
Technology: Utilizes technological solutions to work processes and practices
Access Lotus Notes to review email, learning management
Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards
Accountable to understand how to operate in downtime
Compliance: Works within legal, regulatory and ethical standards relevant to the position
Complies with applicable policies and procedures
Safeguards the privacy and security of patient information
Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director or VP
Complies with the mandatory education requirements
Patient and Family Centered Care: Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs
Recognizes the patient, and family as important members of the health care team
Collaborates with the patient, and family in planning, implementing, and evaluating care
Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times
Age & Culture: Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness
Considers the individual needs of each person
Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services
Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services

Requirements:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred
RN - Registered Nurse license
Depending on department: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification, Emergency Response Training Certification, Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Certification, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC), Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR) Certification may be required
(36) hours day/nights rotator
Weekend and call commitment
Surgical Services/OR Experience required

What we offer:

Free parking/shuttle services for employee's
$2,500 Relocation Assistance

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Expiration:
April 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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