Medical Surgical and Step Down- Registered Nurse, NIGHTS

RN II Nursing Job Description

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Description:

The RN II independently provides direct nursing care to patients and their families in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices.

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

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

M3 or R4 – Medical Surgical, D3 – Intermediate Care and Oncology

36 hours – full time

Evenings/Nights – 7:00PM to 7:00AM

• 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 skills of team members.
• 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 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.

• Occasional lifting of 30–35 lbs and turning patients.
• Prolonged standing and walking.
• Occasional twisting, bending, reaching, pushing/pulling, sitting, kneeling, and squatting.
• Exposure to infectious disease and possible carcinogenic chemicals.
• Exposure to blood‑borne pathogens.
• Requires fine manual dexterity to lift and maneuver patients.
• Requires visual and aural acuity necessary to monitor patient care.

• Effective communication with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare team.
• Knowledge of and application of the nursing process.

$34.79 – $43.49 per hour.