Registered Nurse, RN - Short Stay Unit

Short Stay Unit – RN

Position:
Registered Nurse (RN) in the Short Stay Unit – Main Campus, part‑time nights with weekend and holiday rotation.

Hours:

24 hours – Part‑time

Location:

Short Stay Unit – Main Campus

• 12 months – less than 3 years of RN experience.
• Massachusetts RN licensure.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Department‑specific certifications relevant to the type of patient care may be required.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).

• Participates in and maintains awareness of performance improvement initiatives.
• Conscientiously evaluates and integrates evidence‑based practice and research into clinical practice.
• Conducts and documents accurate clinical assessments.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates the patient’s individualized plan of care.
• Uses professional nursing judgment to individualize the plan of care based on assessment of the patient’s needs.
• Manages own patient assignment by delegating and effectively based on patient needs and team member skills.
• Develops a comprehensive educational plan for the patient and family, utilizing appropriate resources, and documents according to department standards.
• Recognizes patient/family rights through support of their informed decisions and advanced directives.
• Continually evaluates and revises the care plan according to changes in the patient’s health status.
• Develops a comprehensive discharge plan utilizing appropriate resources and referrals, including community resources.
• Supports the development of new staff members and helps facilitate their transition into the unit.
• Guides the professional growth of department staff through precepting.
• Participates in professional development by identifying learning needs and seeking appropriate education.
• Participates in departmental committees as needed.

$37.50 – $68.47