Registered Nurse New Grad Residency – August 2026 Start

Facility: 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190

Status: Full time, 36 budgeted hours, Night shift

About the role

South Shore Health System offers a highly structured and intensive residency program for New Graduate RNs twice per year. This program is designed to support the successful transition to clinical practice for novice nurses (no prior RN working experience). The program begins August 24, 2026.

Residency members will work full time and participate in a variety of activities to support the transition, including lectures, simulated scenarios, and hands-on skills training. Nurses will be assigned a preceptor and transition to independent practice over the course of the program. Candidates are expected to complete the full 14-week orientation program with their cohort and be available to work 36–40 hours per week, encompassing all shifts, including every other weekend rotation. Upon completion, new graduate nurses will be scheduled to work 36-hour night shifts with every other weekend rotation, or based on unit needs.

Pay

Base pay: $38.20/hour

• Weeknight differential: $8/hour
• Weekend night differential: $15/hour

Pay range: $38.20 – $77.39/hour

Responsibilities

• Medication Administration
  • Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for administering, transcribing, and recording medications.
  • Completes medication reconciliation process following SSH policy and procedure.
  • Demonstrates proper procedure for the documentation of narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifies count, wastes per policy, and resolves narcotic discrepancies.
• Plan of Care / Documentation / Patient & Family-Centered Care / Patient Experience
  • Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list/plan of care for each patient.
  • Develops, evaluates, and updates individualized plan of care for patients and documents outcomes.
  • Initiates admission assessment within 8 hours of admission; identifies and documents patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
  • Continues assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
  • Documents all patient care following department of nursing policy, unit-based standards, disease processes (CHF, PNA vaccines), and nurse-sensitive indicators (falls, skin, CAUTI).
  • Assesses/reassesses and documents patient's level of comfort utilizing the appropriate pain scale and the patient's response to each intervention (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) per South Shore Hospital policy.
  • Works on behalf of patient/family; seeks help to represent patient/family when they are unable to represent themselves.
  • Raises ethical questions and concerns with the clinical team; seeks available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
  • Actively communicates plan of day via whiteboard, updating every shift.
  • Facilitates discharge/transfer by goal of 12:00 PM; communicates barriers utilizing chain of command.
• Safety / Quality
  • Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment.
  • Verifies patient identification with two identifiers prior to the start of any invasive procedure, including "time out," administration of care, medications, labeled specimens, and documents confirming the correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent.
  • Complies with current CDC hand hygiene guidelines through proper handwashing.
  • Adheres to universal precautions, makes appropriate use of personal protective equipment at all times, and appropriately disposes of hazardous materials.
  • Maintains awareness of MSDS sheets and how to access them.
  • Ensures environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
  • Understands and demonstrates individual roles and responsibilities in the event of hospital codes/emergency preparedness.
• Professional Development
  • Assumes overall responsibility for own professional development by incorporating evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives as part of ongoing nursing practice.
  • 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.
  • Displays the ability to accept and respond appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
  • Demonstrates professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive/encouraging workplace.
• Critical Thinking
  • Analyzes causes of problems, identifies and evaluates alternative solutions, selects appropriate solutions, and communicates appropriately and effectively utilizing the chain of command.
  • Accountable for being informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.
• Technology
  • Utilizes technological solutions in work processes and practices.
  • Utilizes software applications required by department and unit standards.
  • Accountable for understanding how to operate during 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.
  • Complies with policies and procedures relating to SSH’s privacy and security programs.
  • Brings potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director, or VP.
  • Complies with mandatory education requirements of the compliance, privacy, and security programs.
• Patient and Family-Centered Care
  • Conveys respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
  • Recognizes the patient and family, according to patient preferences, as important members of the healthcare team.
  • Collaborates with the patient and family, according to patient preferences, in planning, implementing, and evaluating care.
  • Welcomes the presence and participation of family members at all times according to patient preferences, regardless of rounds, change of shift, or other events on the unit.
• Age & Culture
  • Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness.
  • Considers the individual needs of each person with whom they interact.
  • Interacts with sensitivity in the delivery of care/services to diverse populations as needed.
  • Effectively utilizes resources to provide care/services, such as interpreter services and online sources.

Physical Requirements

• General Activity: Frequent standing/walking required; no driving required.
• Motion: Frequent pushing, pulling, lifting, bending required.
• Motor Skills: Use of hands and feet required.
• Weight/Force: Heavy lifting required (>50 lbs).
• Body Fluid Exposure: Yes.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
• Must pass NCLEX prior to August 7 with a valid MA RN license.
• Must not have any prior RN working experience.
• American Heart Association BLS certification required prior to start.

Application Documents

Please submit one PDF containing the following:

• Resume (include NCLEX status: exam date, date pending, RN#, etc.).
• Letter of Intent (Why Med/Surg at SSH?).
• One letter of recommendation.