RN Med/Surg-Neuro

About the role

Community Focused. Care Driven. Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! We are searching for a talented RN for the Med/Surg-Neuro unit. Hours: 36hrs. Shift: Day/Evening shift, 7:00am - 7:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation. Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA. This is a 36 bed Medical Surgical unit, specializing in Neurology, Neurosurgery and Level 2 Trauma. We also provide Telemetry monitoring for up to 26 patients. Our patient population includes those undergoing Vascular surgery, Thoracic and General Surgery. We take great pride in providing excellent patient care in conjunction with all members of our Multidisciplinary Team. Great Opportunity for New To Practice Nurses!

Responsibilities

Under direction of the Manager, Patient Services or designee of individual assigned unit, perform a variety of duties involving coordinating total nursing care for patients, participating in patient and family teaching and providing leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice within an assigned patient care unit. Has knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, which is appropriate to the age group of patients regularly served.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing or equivalent is required.
• Current RN Licensure in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is also required.
• Three (3) months experience is preferred.
• Step down training within 3 months of hire.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19