RN Registered Nurse IMCU FT Nights

Facility: 55 Fogg Road, Weymouth, MA 02190

Department: SSH IMCU Pratt 6 South – Full-time, 36 budgeted hours per week, night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), every 3rd weekend and rotating holidays.

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of and follows SSH policies and procedures for medication administration, transcription, and documentation, including:
  • Completing medication reconciliation per SSH policy.
  • Documenting narcotic withdrawal, administration, verifying counts, wasting per policy, and resolving discrepancies.
• Develops, discusses, and communicates a prioritized problem list and plan of care for each patient, including:
  • Initiating admission assessment within 8 hours of admission.
  • Identifying and documenting patient/family/significant other teaching needs upon admission and throughout hospitalization.
  • Continuing assessment/reassessment and identifying care needs within established nursing practice.
  • Documenting 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, reassesses, and documents patient’s level of comfort using appropriate pain scales and patient response to pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions per SSH policy.
• Advocates for patients and families by:
  • Seeking help to represent them when they are unable to represent themselves.
  • Raising ethical questions and concerns with the clinical team.
  • Utilizing available resources to help formulate and understand ethical decisions.
• Actively communicates the plan of the day via whiteboard, updating every shift.
• Facilitates discharge/transfer by the goal of 12:00 PM, communicating barriers using the chain of command.
• Fosters a "Culture of Safety" through personal ownership and commitment to a safe environment, including:
  • Verifying patient identification with two identifiers prior to any invasive procedure, care, medication administration, or specimen labeling, and documenting confirmation of correct patient, procedure, site, equipment, and consent.
  • Complying with CDC hand hygiene guidelines and adhering to universal precautions, including proper use of personal protective equipment and disposal of hazardous materials.
  • Maintaining awareness of MSDS sheets and access procedures.
  • Ensuring the environment meets regulatory requirements at all times.
  • Understanding and demonstrating roles and responsibilities during hospital codes and emergency preparedness.
• Assumes responsibility for professional development by:
  • Incorporating evidence-based practice, research, and performance improvement initiatives into ongoing nursing practice.
  • Obtaining at least 5 contact hours per year in area of practice.
  • Practicing within the legal boundaries of the MA Nurse Practice Act.
  • Directing other licensed and non-licensed personnel as assigned.
  • Accepting and responding appropriately to feedback and recommendations for change.
  • Demonstrating professional working relationships with colleagues from all disciplines to promote a positive and encouraging workplace.
• Demonstrates critical thinking by analyzing causes of problems, identifying and evaluating alternative solutions, selecting appropriate solutions, and communicating effectively using the chain of command.
• Stays informed about changes in hospital policy and procedure.
• Utilizes technological solutions in work processes and practices, including:
  • Accessing Lotus Notes for email, learning management, and other resources applicable to the RN role.
  • Utilizing software applications required by department and unit standards.
  • Understanding how to operate during downtime.
• Works within legal, regulatory, and ethical standards relevant to the position, including:
  • Complying with applicable policies and procedures.
  • Safeguarding the privacy and security of patient information.
  • Adhering to SSH’s privacy and security programs.
  • Bringing potential compliance issues to a manager, supervisor, director, or VP.
  • Complying with mandatory education requirements of compliance, privacy, and security programs.
• Delivers patient and family-centered care by:
  • Conveying respect for values, preferences, and expressed needs of the patient and family.
  • Recognizing the patient and family as important members of the healthcare team according to patient preferences.
  • Collaborating with the patient and family in planning, implementing, and evaluating care according to patient preferences.
  • Welcoming the presence and participation of family members at all times, regardless of rounds, shift changes, or other unit events.
• Possesses age and cultural knowledge and awareness, considering individual needs in interactions and delivering care/services with sensitivity to diverse populations as needed.
• Effectively utilizes resources such as interpreter services and online sources to provide care/services.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (preferred).
• Previous Acute Care RN experience preferred.
• Current RN – Registered Nurse licensure in Massachusetts.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification (American Heart Association).
• Depending on department, additional certifications may be required, including:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • 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.