Registered Nurse

Position

Registered Nurse. Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

32.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing – Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing required for Cardiac Rehab.
• Current Massachusetts state RN license.

• BLS certification required.
• ACLS required on:
  Telemetry, ICU, ED, Cardiac Rehab, Endoscopy, Pain Clinic, LDRP, PACU, Med/Surg.
• NRP required with ACLS and BLS for LDRP.
• PALS required with ACLS and BLS for PACU and ED.

• New Graduate Nurses accepted for some positions.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, good organizational skills, adaptability.
• Command of verbal and written English.

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in acute care setting.

• 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 (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 the needs of the patient.
• 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 the challenges of illness and treatment.
• Educate patients and their 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.
• Visibly demonstrate commitment to customer relations and continuous quality improvement, preventing errors from reaching the patient.
• Perform 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, ensuring compliance with research protocols.

• Must possess sound dexterity and visual acuity.
• Requires mental alertness, stamina in a fast‑paced or emergency environment.
• Ability to stand, sit, walk, bend, reach without restriction.
• Ability to lift between 25 and 50 pounds using good body mechanics.
• Requires prolonged standing and walking throughout the shift.
• Fine motor skills needed for injections, catheters, operating medical equipment.
• Must be able to push heavy equipment, stretchers, and wheelchairs.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, body fluids, stressful or noisy environments.
• Must meet annual safety training requirements.

$35.88–$55.56 per hour. Salary range reflects anticipated range for new hires; actual compensation will be determined based on work history, experience, skill set, and education. Benefits include healthcare, dental, vision, and retirement.

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.