Registered Nurse; Tele​/Obs

Job Summary

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

24. The Registered professional nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high quality care to patients of all age groups, cultures, psychosocial, spiritual, and disability concerns, consistent with the admission and discharge criteria of the assigned unit. The RN delivers direct and indirect outcome nursing care through the application of the nursing process, operating within policies, practice guidelines, and nursing standards of Sturdy Health and in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC, OSHA, and other relevant regulatory agencies.

• Provide timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers including patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians.
• Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and other health‑care professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated, and comprehensive care plans.
• Regularly assess and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure) to monitor patient status.
• Gather and document patients’ medical history, symptoms, and current health status.
• Systematically assess patients for care needs, changes in condition, behavior, or response to treatment.
• Administer and accurately record medications (oral, intravenous, etc.) according to provider orders and established protocols.
• Independently administer nursing care, applying both simple and complex techniques and processes specific to patient needs.
• Delegate care in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act and Sturdy Health guidelines.
• Maintain accurate and detailed patient records, including assessments, interventions, and responses to treatment, as well as individualized nursing plans of care.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and families, helping them cope with the challenges of illness and treatment.
• Educate patients and families about their conditions, treatment options, and strategies for maintaining health and preventing illness.
• Respond to medical emergencies, providing first aid and initiating appropriate interventions.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is maintained at all times.
• Utilize and maintain medical equipment (e.g., monitors, IV pumps, ventilators).
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives and contribute to the development of best practices in patient care.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer relations and all basic concepts of continuous quality improvement, preventing errors from reaching the patient.
• Execute Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
• Remain up‑to‑date on current and emerging nursing practice.
• Ensure all licensure, certifications, and competencies are current.
• Apply a growth mindset and maintain a spirit of inquiry.
• Incorporate and apply research and evidence‑based practice.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols.
• Other duties:
  This job description is not comprehensive; duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Consistently treat patients, colleagues, and visitors with dignity and respect, while being sensitive to the differing needs of all age groups, backgrounds, characteristics, and cultures.

• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred, required for Cardiac Rehab.
• Licensure and Certification:
  • Current Massachusetts state RN license.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • ACLS required for RN positions on Telemetry, ICU, ED, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, LDRP, PACU, Med/Surg.
  • NRP required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on LDRP.
  • PALS required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on PACU and ED.
• Skills and Experience:
  • Excellent communication and customer‑service skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills, good organizational skills, and adaptability.
  • Command of verbal and written English.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting preferred. New graduates accepted for some positions.
• Ability to Fulfill Job Expectations:
  Must perform the essential functions of the position, including required work hours, locations,…