Registered Nurse - Balfour; Med​/Surg, Tele

Position:
Registered Professional Nurse (RN)

32 hours per week.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing;
  Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred (required for Cardiac Rehab).
• Current Massachusetts state RN license.
• Current BLS certification; ACLS required for Telemetry, ICU, ED, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, LDRP, PACU, Med/Surg units; NRP required with ACLS and BLS for LDRP; PALS required with ACLS and BLS for PACU and ED.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in an acute care setting preferred;
  New graduates accepted for some positions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication, good organizational skills, adaptability, and command of verbal and written English.

• Provide timely, positive responses to the needs of patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians.
• Collaborate with patients, families, and other health professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated, 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 simple and complex techniques specific to each patient’s 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 and individualized nursing plans of care.
• Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families, helping them cope with illness and treatment challenges.
• Educate patients and families about 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 at all times.
• Utilize and maintain medical equipment (e.g., monitors, IV pumps, ventilators).
• Participate in quality assessment and improvement initiatives and contribute to best practices in patient care.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships across all areas of responsibility.
• Demonstrate commitment to customer relations and continuous quality improvement, preventing errors from reaching patients.
• Perform Charge Nurse duties as assigned.
• Stay up‑to‑date on current and emerging nursing practice.
• Ensure all licensure, certifications, and competencies are current.
• Apply a growth mindset, maintain a spirit of inquiry, and incorporate research and evidence‑based practice.
• Ensure compliance with research protocols.

• Solid dexterity and visual acuity; mental alertness and stamina for a fast‑paced or emergency environment.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, and reach without restriction.
• Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics.
• Prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Fine motor skills for administering injections, inserting catheters, and operating medical equipment.
• Ability to push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• Prepared for exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy environments.
• Must meet annual safety training requirements.

Salary Range: $35.88 – $55.56 per hour (anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation determined by experience, education, skills, and work history).

Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement plans as part of the Sturdy Health benefits package.

Sturdy Memorial Hospital is an equal employment opportunity employer. There is no discrimination because of race, color, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or disability.