RN- Montplaisir - Ortho​/Med-Surg - Shift

Job Overview

Scheduled weekly hours: 36 hours. The Registered Professional Nurse optimizes patient outcomes by delivering compassionate, collaborative, high‑quality care. The RN promotes excellence in nursing practice by providing expert care to patients across all age groups, cultures, psychosocial, spiritual, and disability concerns consistent with the admission/discharge criteria of the assigned unit. The RN renders direct and indirect outcome nursing care through the application of the nursing process, functioning within policies, practice guidelines, and nursing standards of Sturdy Health in accordance with the Massachusetts Nurse Practice Act, CDC, OSHA, and other applicable regulatory or accreditation agencies.

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred; required for Cardiac Rehab.

Current Massachusetts state RN license. All RNs must hold current BLS certification. ACLS is required with BLS for RN positions on Telemetry, ICU, ED, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, Pain Clinic, LDRP, PACU, and Med/Surg. NRP is required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on LDRP. PALS is required with ACLS and BLS for RNs on PACU and ED.

New Graduate Nurses accepted for some positions. Excellent communication and customer service skills required. Must possess excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong organizational abilities, and adaptability. Command of verbal and written English is essential.

Minimum of 2 years of experience in an acute care setting preferred.

Provide timely, positive responses to the needs of all customers, including patients, families, co‑workers, and physicians. Collaborate effectively with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized, coordinated, and comprehensive care plans. Regularly assess and record vital signs 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 according to provider orders and established protocols. Independently administer nursing care, applying both simple and complex techniques and processes specific to the 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 as well as individualized nursing plans of care.

Provide emotional support and guidance to patients and their families, helping them cope with the challenges of illness and treatment. Educate patients and their 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 is maintained at all times. Utilize and maintain medical equipment, including monitors, IV pumps, and 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 continuous quality improvement, preventing error from reaching the patient. 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.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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