Emergency Department Registered Nurse Transition to Practice Program 1p-1:30a 36hrs weekly

Facility: 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190 – South Shore Health Emergency Department

About the role

12-week Emergency Department RN Transition to Practice Program tailored to individual learning needs in our Level II Trauma Center. Hands-on nursing experience in assessing, planning, and providing patient care. Successful participants will be placed in a full-time shift position in the Emergency Department. Program starts 9/21/2026.

Manages individualized, outcome-oriented nursing care through the nursing process, coordinating assessment, planning, and care delivery in accordance with departmental and hospital policies.

Responsibilities

• Medication Administration
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
  • Completes medication reconciliation process per SSH policy.
  • Demonstrates proper procedure for narcotic documentation, withdrawal, administration, verification, count, waste, and discrepancy resolution.
• Plan of Care / Documentation / Patient & Family Centered Care
  • Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list and plan of care for each patient.
  • Evaluates and updates individualized plan of care, documenting outcomes.
  • Initiates admission assessment within 8 hours, identifying and documenting teaching needs for patient/family/significant others.
  • Continues assessment/reassessment, identifying care needs within established nursing practice.
  • Documents all patient care following departmental and hospital policies, unit-based standards, disease processes (e.g., CHF, PNA vaccines), and nurse-sensitive indicators (e.g., falls, skin, CAUTI).
  • Assesses and documents patient’s level of comfort using appropriate pain scales and response to interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological).
  • Advocates for patient/family, seeking help when they cannot represent themselves, raising ethical concerns, and utilizing available resources.
  • Actively communicates plan of day via whiteboard, updating every shift.
  • Facilitates discharge/transfer by 12:00 PM, communicating barriers using chain of command.
• Safety / Quality
  • Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment.
  • Verifies patient identification with two identifiers before invasive procedures, care, medication administration, or specimen labeling, including "time out" documentation.
  • Complies with CDC hand hygiene guidelines, universal precautions, and proper use/disposal of personal protective equipment and hazardous materials.
  • Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and access procedures.
  • Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements.
  • Understands and demonstrates roles in hospital codes and emergency preparedness.
• Professional Development
  • Assumes responsibility for professional development by incorporating evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement.
  • Obtains at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
  • Practices within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act.
  • Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
  • Accepts and responds appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
  • Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues across disciplines.
• Critical Thinking
  • Analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, and selects appropriate solutions.
  • Communicates effectively using chain of command.
  • Stays informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.
• Technology
  • Utilizes technological solutions in work processes and practices.
  • Accesses Lotus Notes for email, learning management, and other resources.
  • Uses software applications required by department and unit standards.
  • Understands and operates during downtime procedures.
• 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.
  • Adheres to SSH’s privacy and security programs, reporting potential compliance issues to management.
  • Completes mandatory education requirements for compliance, privacy, and security programs.
• Patient and Family Centered Care
  • Conveys respect for patient and family values, preferences, and expressed needs.
  • Recognizes and includes the patient and family as important members of the healthcare team according to patient preferences.
  • Collaborates with the patient and family in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
  • Welcomes family presence and participation at all times, including during rounds, shift changes, or other unit events.
• Age & Culture
  • Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
  • Considers individual needs in interactions and care delivery.
  • Interacts with sensitivity when delivering care/services to diverse populations.
  • Effectively utilizes resources such as interpreter services and online sources.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (preferred).
• Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• Current RN license (Registered Nurse) in Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association).
• Depending on department, additional certifications may be required:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Emergency Response Training
  • Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
  • Trauma Nurse Core Course (TNCC)
  • Trauma Care After Resuscitation (TCAR)

Pay

Pay Range: $38.20 - $77.39 per hour

Schedule

• Full-time, budgeted hours: 36 per week.
• Shift: Evening (1:00 PM – 1:30 AM).
• Rotating weekends and holidays.